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Grants
available to fund community learning centers
Schools and organizations that support
youth education may apply for 21st Century Community
Learning Center grants. Eight
applicants could receive $50,000 to $100,000 per
year for five years. The purpose of the grants is to strengthen
programs that support student learning outside of regular school
time.
Organizations chosen to receive the grants
provide academic enrichment activities, which may include
tutoring, help with homework, and hands-on learning. In
addition, they provide services such as youth development
activities, drug and violence prevention programs, counseling
programs, recreation programs, or character education programs.
They also must serve the families of eligible students by
providing opportunities for literacy and related educational
development.
In order to apply for a grant, applicants
must serve school districts in which 40 percent or more of the
students qualify for free and reduced meals. The center must be
located in a public school or similarly accessible facility.
Applicants may include schools as well as faith- or
community-based organizations.
Applications are available on the
Department of Education’s Web site at
http://www.doe.sd.gov/oess/21cent/appprocess.asp
Applications are due Feb. 23, 2007.
For more information, contact Sue Burgard
at the South Dakota Department of Education, (605) 773-5238 or
sue.burgard@state.sd.us.
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