21ST century community learning centers program

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction received a $15,502,086 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CFDA 84.287) program. This funding supports the establishment and expansion of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.

As the prime grantee, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has distributed portions of this grant funding to various sub-grantees across the state, including local school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities. These sub-awards have enabled the delivery of expanded learning programs, academic supports, youth development services, and community-based initiatives to meet the needs of disadvantaged students and families.