Nita M. Lowery 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant

In accordance with the application instructions from the Illinois State Board of Educations (ISBE), Bloom District 206 is pleased to announce our intent to apply for the Nita M. Lowery  21^st Century Community Learning Center (21stCCLC) grant for the 2024-2025 school year.  The 21st CCLC grant, which is authorized by the United States Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; and offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs.  This notice is not a guarantee that Bloom District 206 will be awarded; it is only the intent to apply. For more information, please visit https://www.isbe.net/Pages/21st-Century-Community-Learning-Centers.aspx. For additional information, please contact Mariba Woods at [email protected].