Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program

EGMS Office Hours

Join us for 21st CCLC/EGMS Office Hours every Tuesday 10–11 am and every Thursday 1–2 pm.

21st CCLC—Call for Presenters

Washington’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is seeking engaging, practice-focused presenters to support afterschool and summer programs across the state. We invite educators, youth workers, community-based organizations, tribal partners, higher education, and youth leaders to submit session proposals that strengthen high-quality, equitable opportunities for students and families.

To propose a session, please complete the 2025–26 21st CCLC Presenter Proposal – Washington State online form

Contact Information

21st Century Community Learning Centers

360-725-6100

Heidi Schultz

21st Century Lead Program Supervisor
360-819-0045

Dallas Artz

21st CCLC
Program Supervisor
360-972-4512

The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. OSPI oversees the administration of the federal grant, Title IV Part B, which funds 21st-century programs for our students.

Please Note: There will be no 21st CCLC Grant Competition for the 2026-2027 School Year.

21st CCLC map showing the areas of the state where afterschool programs are located.

21st CCLC & After-school Program Video

Learn more about the CCLC and our After-school programs with our 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program| After-school program video.

2022–23 Student & Teacher Survey Brief

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) are out-of-school programs, many held on school campuses. Because of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these programs, the evaluation team from American Institutes for Research gave a short survey in spring 2022 to students who participated in the program and to their elementary school teachers. The survey asked about student experiences and feelings, and teachers’ views on student engagement and learning in the classroom.

Review the 2022–23 Student & Teacher Survey Brief results.

Washington COVID-19 Survey

The Washington COVID-19 Survey report describes how 21st CCLC subgrantees responded to the COVID-19–related school closures. The evaluation team administered a brief online survey to subgrantees to gather data that would answer the following evaluation questions:

  • Which programs still operated during spring 2020 and how?
  • What were the programs’ plans for summer 2020?
  • How were programs thinking about preparation for the 2020–21 school year?
  • What were the characteristics of online learning solutions implemented by programs during spring 2020?

Renewability of Awards

Washington's decision for fiscal year '26, beginning July 1, 2025, is to not exercise renewability but to award funds to eligible entities through the competitive application process. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows a State Education Agency (SEA) to renew 21st Century Community Learning Center subgrants based on subgrantees' performance during the previous subgrant period.

21st Century Learning Program Guidance

Visit this page for non-regulatory guidance from the Department of Education, program evaluations, and a list of partners and resources.

21st Century Learning Grantees

Visit this page to find a list of 21st Century Learning Grantees.