21ST century community learning centers program

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $6,515,398 Formula Grant under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CFDA 84.287) program. This grant is intended to create community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities, particularly for students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program aims to help students meet state and local standards in core subjects like reading and math, offer enrichment activities complementing regular academics, and provide literacy and educational services to participating students' families.

Sub-awards funded under this grant include programs delivered by the City of Bangor City Hall Finance Division, Auburn School Department, Deer Isle Stonington CSD, and Maine Family Resource Center. These sub-recipients are providing services such as afterschool and summer academic enrichment programs, English language instruction, special education, school nutrition initiatives, and technology improvements - all focused on supporting student achievement and family engagement in high-need communities across Maine.