State Programs: After School Programs - Non-school Districts
The After School Programs – Non-School Districts grant is a funding opportunity for eligible entities to establish after-school programs that enhance academic achievement, promote positive behaviors, and provide enrichment activities in a safe environment, separate from the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, with the aim of supporting working families and improving community quality.
Description
The After School Programs – Non-School Districts grant, in accordance with 23 Ill. Admin. Code 268, enables
eligible entities to establish after-school programs that provide opportunities to support and improve academic
achievement and promote positive behaviors. Providing enrichment activities in a safe and healthy environment can
strengthen public, private, and philanthropic partnerships so that quality support services are more durable for
students facing the greatest challenges. Such grants support working families and favorably impact the quality of
communities.
The After School Programs – Non-School Districts grant is separate from the federally funded 21st Century
Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) grant. An organization may receive awards under both funding
opportunities, but After School Programs grant funds should not be combined with 21st CCLC grant funds. The
funds should be used to operate independent programs so as to serve as many students as possible.