The Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CFDA 84.287) Formula Grant award provides $19,034,567 to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish and expand community learning centers that offer academic enrichment opportunities, particularly for students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools. Through sub-awards to school districts, nonprofits, and community groups across Missouri, the grant funding supports extended learning programs, including tutoring, mentoring, homework assistance, academic enrichment, and extracurricular activities in areas like music, arts, sports, and culture. These services aim to help students meet state and local academic standards while providing broader learning experiences to complement their regular academic programs.
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