4421(A1, A2,B1,B2,C1,C2,D2,E2,F2,13,15,19,25)

This 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. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

PL 107-110; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, Title IV, Part B

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To provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers that provide opportunities for academic enrichment for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program is intended to help students meet state and local student academic achievement standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; to offer students a broad array of enrichment activities that reinforce and complement their regular academic programs; and to offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

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Education Organizations; Other;

Public and private entities, including Local Education Agencies (LEAs) such as public school districts; public university laboratory schools approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE); state-authorized1 charter schools; area vocational centers; Regional Offices of Education; Intermediate Service Centers; community-based organizations (CBOs), including faith-based organizations (FBOs); Indian tribes or tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act); and other public and private entities or a consortium of two or more such agencies, organizations, or entities are eligible to apply.

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Project Grants

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Notice of RFPs are listed on ISBE's Funding Opportunity Page https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Request-for-Proposals.aspx and through the CSFA Funding Opportunity Page https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/GATA/Grants/SitePages/CSFA.aspx. RFPs are returned electronically through ISBE web page. Applications are checked in using the process listed in Step IIA of ISBE's Merit -Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf. The grant evaluation process follows Step IIC of ISBE's Merit-Based Review Policy. The award process follows Step IID of ISBE's Merit-Based Review Policy. The appeal process follows Step IIE of ISBE's Merit-Based Review Policy.

RFP - Applications are found at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Request-for-Proposals.aspx. Applications should be scanned into one PDF with all supporting documents and required signatures then uploaded into the ISBE Attachment Manager is found at https://sec1.isbe.net/attachmgr/default.aspx Continuation Grant - Applications are found within ISBE’s IWAS system

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RFP - ISBE's Merit Based Review (Award Process) is conducted following Sections C and D of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf Continuation Grant - Applications are reviewed using modified Merit Based Review Process

RFP - Applications are due 45 calendar days from release of RFP. Continuation Grant - Applications are due within 30 calendar days of receipt

RFP - Tentative Award announcements are generally released via email 90 calendar days after the close of the RFP. Continuation Grant - Applications are generally approved or returned for changes within 30 calendar days of receipt

RFP - Appeals are conducted following Section E of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf Continuation Grant – N/A

Funding in the subsequent years will be contingent upon compliance with federal and state law, state grant-making rules, passage of sufficient appropriations for the program, and satisfactory performance in the preceding grant period.

There is no matching requirement with this program. Institutions of Higher Education that receive a state award or federal pass-through award for a grant program administered by the Illinois State Board of Education will be restricted to a maximum indirect rate of 8% or other indirect cost rate calculated by their cognizant federal agency, whichever is less, pursuant to an exception to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and GATA approved by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. This program is subject to federal non-supplanting requirements and grantees must use a restricted indirect cost rate that is referenced under 34 CFR 75.564-75.569, pursuant to federal regulations and an exception to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and GATA approved by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget.

Program funds may be used to provide activities that complement and reinforce the regular school-day program of participating students and may also fund local activities that are included as part of an expanded learning time (ELT) program that provides students at least 300 additional program hours before, during, or after the traditional school day. Funds may be used for a broad range of activities, such as those that support a well-rounded education; financial literacy and environmental literacy programs; programs that support a healthy and active lifestyle; services for individuals with disabilities; activities for students who are English learners; cultural programs; telecommunications and technology education programs; expanded library service hours; family engagement and literacy programs; programs for students who have been truant, suspended, or expelled; drug and violence prevention activities; programs that partner with in-demand fields of the local workforce; and programs that build skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Generally, SEAs are subject to the reporting requirements contained in Title IX of the ESEA consolidated state performance report section 9303(b). Annual progress and financial reports as required by EDGAR. Grantees will be required to complete quarterly expenditure report through IWAS and semiannual performance reports through IWAS. The statute governing 21st Century Community Learning Center programs requires each state to develop performance indicators and performance measures that it will use to evaluate the programs and activities. Illinois’ objectives, indicators, and measures can be found in RFP Appendix A. Accordingly, each grantee will be required to participate in the state evaluation process and to submit a local evaluation report on a timeline prescribed by ISBE. Each grantee will be monitored for implementation and program fidelity by ISBE. Grantees will be required to participate in a self-assessment survey, quarterly calls, and desk audits or on-site audits. In addition, some grantees may be identified for a financial audit conducted by ISBE’s Division of Federal and State Monitoring. Monitors will check program compliance and adherence to the activities outlined in the original proposals submitted by the grantees. The results of the monitoring visits will also be considered in determining the continuation of funding in subsequent years of the grant.

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 In accordance with the EDGAR, Appendix to 34 CFR 80, State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $500,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. Grantees who expend $750,000 or more in total combined federal funds must have a single audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of the OMB Circular A-133: Audit of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations. Where applicable, grantees must submit these audits to ISBE at the end of each fiscal year of the grant.

Records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of 3 years after completion.

561-58646-4400-01-00-31

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The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Non Regulatory Guidance, The ISBE Fiscal Policy and Procedures and Handbook. 34 CFR 76.561; 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.40; GATA 30 ICCS 708/

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Illinois State Board of Education 100 North First Street Springfield IL 62777-0001

Community Partnerships: 21st Century Community Learning Center programs are strongly encouraged to establish collaborative partnerships with community organizations. The purpose of these partnerships is to provide children and their families with opportunities to take advantage of community resources. Alternatively, the partnerships can provide community residents the opportunity to volunteer their time and share their expertise to help students achieve academic standards and master new skills. In an effort to generate community partnerships, applicants must give prior notice to the community of their intent to submit an application for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant.

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10/22/2021

FY 2017 : $52,512,685
FY 2018 : $48,085,660
FY 2019 : $47,870,620
FY 2020 : $112,028,763
FY 2021 : $25,000,000
FY 2023 : $126,738,549