21ST century community learning centers program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Vermont State Agency of Education $6.548 million in formula grant funding under the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers program on July 1, 2026, for the period through September 30, 2027.

The award funds community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools, with a focus on helping students meet state and local achievement standards in core academic subjects including reading and math. The program offers a broad array of enrichment activities that complement regular academic programs and provides literacy and educational services to families of participating children.

Vermont State Agency of Education, operating as the Business Office, administers the award as a state educational agency and distributes sub-grants to local educational agencies, school districts, charter schools, nonprofits, and community-based organizations throughout Vermont. The assistance type is a formula grant. Performance takes place in Montpelier, Vermont. Awards under this program are made annually, and recipients must maintain records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance for three years after completion.