Apply now for grants to fund community learning centers
Organizations may apply for 21st Century Community
Learning Center grants to establish or expand community
learning centers. These centers provide students with academic
enrichment opportunities outside of regular school time. The
activities are designed to complement the students’ academic
program.
A total of nine applicants could receive $50,000-$100,000
grants per year for five years. Grant recipients must:
- Provide academic enrichment activities to help students
meet state and local standards in core subjects, especially
reading and mathematics.
- Provide a safe environment for students when school is
not in session.
- Offer families of these students, literacy and related
educational development.
- Be located in public schools or other similarly
accessible facilities.
- Serve students from schools with 40 percent of
families receiving free or reduced price meals.
- Offer opportunities in areas such as community service,
music, arts, cultural activities and/or physical activities.
Applications are
available online. Click on “Application Process.” The due
date for applications is Feb. 17, 2006.
For more information, contact Sue Burgard at (605) 773-5238 or
sue.burgard@state.sd.us.
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