21ST century community learning centers program

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDOE) received a $20,490,517 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers program (CFDA 84.287). This program provides funding to establish or expand community learning centers that offer academic enrichment opportunities, particularly for students in high-poverty and low-performing schools. As the state education agency, SCDOE will use this grant to deliver a range of educational services and programming to communities across South Carolina, including academic instruction, educator training, supplemental services, and enrichment activities. SCDOE may also provide subawards to school districts, colleges, nonprofits, and other local entities to support these community learning center initiatives. The grant period is from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.