Grants
Afterschool Enrichment Grant
The Afterschool Enrichment competitive grant application for school-age afterschool programming is now available. Awards are subject to funding. Programs must be operational by January 15, 2024. Awarded funding will expire June 30, 2024. Any currently funded afterschool program or any new entity may apply. However, all local education agencies (LEAs), charter schools, OR child care programs as defined in Section 210.201, RSMo., must be licensed under Section 210.221, RSMo. at the time of application. Those that are unlicensed and contracted with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) subsidy program at the time of application are eligible to apply for the Afterschool Enrichment grant opportunity. The child care program must remain licensed under Section 210.221, RSMo., or if unlicensed, must remain contracted with the DESE subsidy program. Deadline to apply is December 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
- Intent to Apply
- Afterschool Enrichment Grant Guidelines
- Afterschool Enrichment Grant Application
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) competitive grant application for school-age afterschool programming is currently closed. You may download the application below for reference to assist with any future planning. To view a list of approved applications, please click on “approved programs” on the right side of the page.
- Intent to Apply
- 21st CCLC Grant Guidelines
- 21st CCLC Grant Application
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-Must check this page frequently all during the open competition period for any changes, amendments, updates, etc. (REVISED 06/06/2023)
- Free and Reduced Price Lunch List - click on Reports and Resources (top center of page), then scroll down the page to the “School Finance Data” section, and click on “Free and Reduced Price Lunch Percentage by Building 2022-23”
- Comprehensive Schools
- Targeted Schools
- Counties Without 21st CCLC Funding
- 21st CCLC Grant Writing Workshop PowerPoint
21st CCLC is 100 percent federal funding ($19,305,668) under CFDA: 84.287c.
School Age Community Grant
The School Age Community (SAC) competitive grant application for school-age afterschool programming is currently closed. You may download the application below for reference to assist with any future planning. To view a list of approved applications, please click on “approved programs” on the right side of the page.
- Intent to Apply
- SAC Grant Guidelines
- SAC Grant Application
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)-Must check this page frequently all during the open competition period for any changes, amendments, updates, etc.
- Free and Reduced Price Lunch List - click on Reports and Resources (top center of page), then scroll down the page to the “School Finance Data” section, and click on “Free and Reduced Price Lunch Percentage by Building 2022-23”
- Comprehensive Schools
- Targeted Schools
- SAC Grant Writing Workshop PowerPoint
SAC is 100 percent federal funding ($1,199,910) under CFDA: 93.575.