The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is conducting the the 21st CCLC grant provides funds for out-of-school time programs serving students that attend a school with a 40% or higher free/reduced lunch population.
The Request for Application and additional detail can be found at Title IV Part B – 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Due to the popularity of this program, KSDE expects this grant competition to be extremely competitive. To ensure applications are of the highest possible quality, KSDE will conduct in person and virtual applicant workshops. The workshop is not mandatory; however, KSDE highly encourages potential applicants to attend. Registration is required.
Topeka – Monday, January 26th
https://ksdetasn.org/events/yADUaQ / 10 a.m. -Noon
Pittsburg – Tuesday, January 27th
https://ksdetasn.org/events/g6alZg / 10 a.m.-Noon
Wichita – Wednesday, January 28th
https://ksdetasn.org/events/YWYDKQ / 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dodge City – Thursday, January 29th
https://ksdetasn.org/events/Y7FGhg / 10 a.m.-Noon
For those unable to attend a workshop in person, an applicant webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd from 1-3 p.m. Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82157803344
KSDE will also provide virtual “office hours” to offer applicants the opportunity to ask questions pertaining to the grant application.
RFA Office Hours: February 17th / 9:00-10 a.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81165336061
RFA Office Hours: March 9th / 1-2 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82862771795
Applicants should contact Christine Macy at: christine.macy@ksde.gov/ (785) 296-3287 with any questions or visit the KSDE website at Title IV Part B – 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
