21st Century Community Learning Centers (CLC)

CLC Grant Competition for 2010-2011 Now Open

Grants for new 21st Century Community Learning Centers, as well as for those seeking a first-time continuation grant after completing a 5 year initial cycle of funding, may now be requested. The links below provide access to the “fill-enabled” grant application to be used by schools and organizations to request funds for after-school and other out-of-school time programs, as well as a comprehensive guidance document for grant writers.

Please note that renewal grant applications for grantees that are still in an initial or a continuation grant cycle will be made available in Spring, 2010, after the conclusion of this grant completion.

Deadline: January 29, 2010

21st Century Learning Center Grant Program Application Guidelines for 2010-2011
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Application

Grant Writing Workshop Available Online

On November 10, 2009, DPI hosted a Wisline Web workshop for 21st CCLC applicants. You can access the workshop by visiting https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/wislineweb/view.

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Announcing an Opportunity to Read CLC Grant Applications

When: February 10-11, 2010
Where: La Quinta Inn & Suites, Madison, WI

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is preparing for the 2010-2011 CLC grant competition and we are in need of qualified individuals willing to participate in the reward process by reading applications. The opportunity to review for the grant applications offers an excellent opportunity for readers to improve their grant writing skills and gain a unique insight into the Wisconsin CLC grant award process. Past readers have shared that the process provided them with a new perspective of the program and helped them when preparing their application for the next competition.

In an effort to be objective and avoid a conflict of interest, we ask that readers not be affiliated with an applicant agency.

The DPI will provide meals and reimburse related expenses incurred travelling to and from Madison and accommodations. Readers will review and score a group of applications individually and with a small group.

Reader application and guidelines

Applications and questions should be submitted to Gary Sumnicht, gary.sumnicht@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 267-5078.

Title I Funds able to be used to support Extended Learning Opportunities

The recent passage of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) will lead to a significant increase in the availability of Title I funds. A memo to CLC program coordinators from the office of Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor explains how these funds may be used in support of after-school programs and other extended learning opportunities.

On March 30, 2009, DPI hosted a Wisline-Web conference to review the appropriate use of Title I funds to support afterschool activities. A PDF of the PowerPoint presentation can be found here.

CLC Resources and Forms

Background & History
Grant Information
List of CLC Grantees
Annual Performance Report
CLC Self-Assessment Instrument
Wisconsin After-School Continuous Improvement Process (WASCIP)
Budget Change Request Form
Fiscal Reimbursement Claim Form
21st Century Community Learning Centers 2007-08 Executive Summary
Ten Years of CLC Progress
At the October 8, 2008, gathering of CLC grantees in Wisconsin Dells, Steve Fernan of the DPI provided a presentation on progress made toward the 10 national goals established for the program. In the presentation and attached slides, evidence is provided on the success of after school programs nationally that schools and their partners can be proud of.

Training & Technical Assistance

Resources

Contacts

For questions about this information, contact Alison B. Wineberg (608) 267-3751

Last updated on 11/16/2009 7:53:57 AM