21ST century community learning centers program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $6.548 million to the Department of Education New Hampshire on July 1, 2026, under the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers program (CFDA 84.287). The award supports community learning centers that provide academic enrichment activities for students, particularly those attending high-poverty and low-performing schools, as well as literacy and educational services to families of participating children. Performance extends through September 30, 2027, with work performed in Concord, New Hampshire. The program aims to help students meet state and local academic achievement standards in core subjects such as reading and math, offer broad enrichment activities that complement regular school programs, and provide family support services. This is a formula grant assistance type. The Department of Education New Hampshire, as the state educational agency, will distribute subgrants to local educational agencies, community-based organizations, and other eligible public or private entities within the state. Grant records and compliance documentation must be maintained for three years following award completion.