21ST century community learning centers program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $6.548 million to the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers program (CFDA 84.287) on July 1, 2026. The award funds the establishment or expansion of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment activities for school-aged children, particularly those attending high-poverty and low-performing schools. The funded activities support students in meeting state and local academic achievement standards in core subjects such as reading and mathematics, offer a broad array of enrichment activities complementing regular academic programs, and deliver literacy and other educational services to families of participating children. Performance occurs in Providence, Rhode Island 02903, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2027. RI DESE, as the state educational agency, administers the award and distributes subgrants to local educational agencies, community-based organizations, and other eligible public or private entities within Rhode Island. The assistance type is a formula grant, with awards made annually under this program.