Program Information:

The 21st CCLC initiative is the only federal funding source dedicated exclusively to after school programs. The project was originally administered by the United States Department of Education, beginning in 1997. In 2002, in coordination with the No Child Left Behind Act, administration of funds was transferred to State Education Agencies. The Eastern Regional Student Support Services Center (SSSC) works with NYSED and the NYS Technical Assistance Center for 21st CCLC programs to provide guidance and support to fifteen grantees reaching from the Canadian border, south to Columbia County. In the 2005-2006 program year the fifteen grantees served 8,155 youth, from kindergarten through high school. Over 120 community agencies partnered with schools to provide enriching opportunities for kids and to build community connections with families.

The focus for 21st CCLC after school programs is to link with the school day, but look and feel different. Once the school bell rings, children have time to relax and visit with friends, have a snack, get started on their homework and receive help with core subjects, and to participate in enrichment activities to broaden their minds and their worlds. By communicating with teachers and linking core curriculum with activity based learning opportunities after school, students build their own capacity for learning.

Grant Objectives:

Successful Private/Public Partnerships (10 Tips) - Finance Project-                                     http://www.financeproject.org/irc/yp.asp

Improving After-School Program Quality by William T. Grant Foundation - This paper summarizes the findings from the two reports Bob Granger referred to during this year's general session. http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/usr_doc/Improving_After-School_Program_Quality.pdf

Measuring Youth Program Quality by Nicole Yohalem and Alicia Wilson-Ahlstrom, The Forum for Youth Investment. http://www.forumfyi.org/Files/Measuring_Youth_Program_Quality.pdf

The Impact of After-School Programs that Promote Personal and Social Skills by Joseph A. Durlak, Roger P. Weisberg, CASEL  http://www.casel.org/downloads/ASP-Full.pdf

National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks (NYSAN) - Collaborative Communications - http://www.statewideafterschoolnetworks.net/resources/index.html

New York 21st Century Statewide Technical Assistance Program:

Access the NYS 21st Century monthly newsletter here:

May 2007

July 2007

There will be a competition for 21^st CCLC funding in New York State this year. 

 The following information was given by John Soja from the NYS Education Department on November 29^th at The After-School Experience conference in Tarrytown, NY.

 Projected Time line:

The RFP will be posted by mid-December.

 There will be several regional technical assistance sessions for the RFP.  The Eastern/Capital region date is January 4th from 12-3 here at Capital region BOCES.  The regional TA information will be listed in the RFP.

 The RFP will be due mid to end of February.

 Peer Review - end of March

 Award announcements - Early May

 Start date for new grants - July 1, 2008.  This will be a full 5 year grant (most have been 4.5 years).

 RFP Details:

Anyone can apply (schools, community based organizations, faith based, higher education, for-profit, etc.)

 Eligibility:  The program must serve students who live in disadvantaged areas and attend schools with at least 40% free and reduced rates.  A list of eligible schools will be posted on the website with the RFP.

 Competitive priorities:

SINI Schools

Middle school/high school focus

 $900,000 limit for each application.

 You must hire an outside evaluator.

 The peer review team will be looking for well written objectives. There will be helpful links on the RFP to resources which assist in writing good objectives. Peer reviewers will be also be instructed to focus on the ten essential elements of the NYSAN QSA.

Lorraine Lopez at the New York 21st CCLC Technical Assistance Center has compiled an after school funding source list which may be of benefit to those who were anticipating applying. If you have any questions, she can be reached at llopez@mhric.org.

The Student Support Services Center (SSSC) is available for technical assistance during the application process and life of the grants.  Please contact the Capital Region SSSC at 518-464-3970 with questions or concerns.

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