21ST century community learning centers program

The Board of Education Colorado received a $12.86 million Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program (CFDA 84.287), awarded July 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2026. This award supports the establishment and expansion of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment and developmental services to school-aged children, particularly those attending high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program delivers comprehensive out-of-school time programming including tutoring, homework assistance, mentoring, academic enrichment, and extracurricular activities in arts, music, sports, and cultural areas to supplement in-school instruction and support student academic achievement.

The Board of Education Colorado, serving as the state educational agency and primary recipient, distributed funds to 24 sub-awardees across Colorado, including local school districts (Denver Public Schools, Poudre School District R-1, Jefferson County School District R-1, and others), non-profit community organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs locations, YMCA of Metropolitan Denver, High Valley Community Center), and specialized educational providers (Colorado Aerolab, Eureka! Mcconnell Science Museum, Summer Scholars). These sub-awardees collectively implement 21st CCLC programming designated by regional cohort (C9, C10, and C11), delivering after-school and summer learning opportunities, enrichment activities, and family engagement services to underserved student populations throughout the state.