Department of Education
Dr. Tim Webb, Commissioner

Last Update: 07/21/2009

Title IV Part B Tennessee 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Administration of 21st CCLC programs is being transferred to State Departments of Education.

Tennessee currently oversees approximately $15 million of federal grant funds for the 21st Century Project.

NOTE: 2009 Grant Information - Spring Competition Now Closed.

Award announcement planned for late June. Information will be posted on this website.

Eligible Applicants

In addition to local educational agencies (LEAs), community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based groups and other public or private organizations can apply for funding.

Non-LEAs must collaborate with the school(s) of the students to be served.

Eligible Participants

Grants will be awarded to programs that will primarily serve students who attend schools with a high concentration of low income students.
Competitive priority will be given to proposals to serve students attending schools that have been identified for improvement.
Services may be provided for adult family members of participating students only.

Grant Awards

Minimum of $50,000 per site
Maximum of $110,000 per site
Matching funds are not required
3 - 5 year grant cycle
Minimum 3 year grant
Programs making adequate progress may have grants extended two additional years

Project Focus

Projects must provide academic enrichment activities designed to help students meet state and local standards and must be based on rigorous scientific research.

Approved Activities