The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is pleased to announce that a total of $5,200,000 will be awarded to 26 new out-of-school time programs through the Federal Title IV-Part B, Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. Awards are based on a competitive grant application process.

The 26 new centers will bring the total number of centers throughout the state to 102. The total allocation for the 2025-2026 school year will be $15,804,500. The Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC grant provides financial support for the creation or expansion of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment during non-school hours for children. These programs help students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading, literacy, math, and science; offer students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.  The newly awarded sites are attached. 

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