News/Events

November 12, 1998

  Nearly $60 million in new grants to establish 21st Century Community Learning Center school-based after-school programs. The $60 million will fund 183 grants to about 600 schools in 44 states and the District of Columbia, and will help meet the huge demand for after-school programs. 

October 21, 1998 

  $200 million appropriated for 21st Century Community Learning Centers in FY 1999.

October 2-17, 1998 
1998 Grantees' Regional Training Conferences. 

  East Central in Memphis, TN on Oct 2-4
  West Central in St. Louis, MO on Oct 6-8
  East in Orlando, FL on Oct 9-11
  West in Los Angeles, CA on Oct 15-17

September 24, 1998 

  After-School Day! The Mott Foundation announced a national poll showing overwhelming public support for after-school enrichment programs to keep kids safe and smart.  In addition, a nation-wide media initiative was launched to promote after-school programs.

July 10-11, 1998

  1998 Grantees' Summer Institute in Washington, DC.

June 17, 1998 

  New 21st Century Community Learning Centers Announced 
  1998 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Awards

April 16, 1998 

  Making After-School Count!

2:30-3:30 p.m. Central (3:30-4:30 p.m. Eastern) 
A live, interactive free teleconference was held with Afterschool leaders to discuss creating quality after-school programs. A video and backpack kit of the teleconference may be ordered on-line. 

March 27, 1998

  Extended Deadline Date 

Applications postmarked by this date were accepted for 21st Century Community Learning Centers fiscal year 1998 competition. 

March 24, 1998

  Federal Register Notice -- Extension of Application Deadline Date.

The deadline date was extended to March 27 for the submission of applications for new awards for fiscal year 1998 to allow more time for the submission of applications by potential applicants adversely affected by severe weather conditions in various areas of the Nation. The extension was intended to help these potential applicants compete fairly with other applicants under this program. 

March 9, 1998

  FY98 Competition Applications due to: 

21st Century Community Learning Centers 
ATTN: CFDA No. 84.287 
U.S. Department of Education 
Application Control Center 
Washington, DC 20202-4725 

  Now on videotape! Regional Workshops To Offer Technical Assistance for Potential Grantees

Tapes are available from the National Community Education Association by calling (703) 359-8973. 

January 26, 1998  

  Expanding 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program 
  After-School Program Event 
  C.S. Mott Foundation Partnership Announced 

January 7, 1998

  Child Care Initiative Announced