21ST century community learning centers program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $16,870,143 Formula Grant to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers (CFDA 84.287) program. This grant supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for students, particularly those attending high-poverty and low-performing schools.

Through this grant, MDE administers sub-awards to various local school districts, charter schools, non-profit organizations, and other partners across Mississippi to deliver afterschool and summer programs focused on improving academic achievement, providing enrichment activities, and supporting student success. Sub-grantees include Long Beach School District, The University of Southern Mississippi, and a range of other entities that operate 21st Century Community Learning Centers to serve students in their local communities.