21ST century community learning centers program

The Commonwealth Of Virginia State Board Of Education received a $21,948,946 Formula Grant award from the Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education on July 1, 2023 for the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers program (CFDA 84.287). This program provides funding to establish or expand community learning center activities that offer academic enrichment opportunities for students, particularly those attending high-poverty and low-performing schools.

Through this federal grant, the Commonwealth Of Virginia State Board Of Education issues sub-awards to local school districts, universities, non-profits, and other entities across the state to implement a range of educational services and enrichment programs for students. Key sub-recipients include school districts like Rockbridge County Public Schools, Stafford County Public Schools, and Colonial Beach Public School District, as well as non-profit organizations like Higher Achievement Program, Inc. and Alternatives Foundation Inc. These sub-awardees deliver supplemental academic support, tutoring, mentoring, STEM education, college-readiness assistance, and other enrichment activities to help improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students in Virginia.