
About Iowa 21CCLC
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC)
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers is a U.S. Department of Education program, administered by the states, supporting out-of-school time learning opportunities for students in high-poverty, low-performing areas. The Iowa Department of Education administers 21CCLC funding in Iowa through grant competitions. 21CCLC programs focus on:

Academic Support
Helping students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects

Academic Enrichment
Providing activities that complement learning from the school day

Parent Engagement
Offering literacy and educational services to the families of participating students

2023 by the Numbers

40
Grants
24
Entities
-to-

79
Sites

604
Paid & Unpaid Partnerships

10,626
Students Served School Year and Summer
Of the 10,626 Students:


