By advocating for policies that strengthen afterschool programming and helping local programs build their capacity to provide high-quality activities and experiences to youth, the Iowa Afterschool Alliance supports afterschool programs at both a systemic and individual level.
Our Work
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The Iowa Afterschool Alliance supports the Iowa Network of Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) programs through technical assistance and resource sharing.
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Check out this infographic on Iowa 21CCLC.
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21CCLC is a federal program that funds out-of-school time in Iowa – around $7 million each year. The 21CCLC program is administered by the Iowa Department of Education and focuses on improving literacy and math proficiency of high-need youth. The main components of 21CCLC are academic assistance, such as tutoring and homework assistance; academic enrichment, including STEM, reading, math, and social and emotional learning; and family engagement.
Timeline of Major Iowa 21CCLC Activities:
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September – RFA for competitive applications released*
*The IAA and Iowa Department of Education suggest serving as a grant reviewer prior to submitting an application for funding. Please contact Heidi Brown at hbrown@iowaafterschoolalliance.org with your interest in reviewing. -
September – Impact Afterschool Conference (Central Iowa)
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December – Competitive applications due to the Iowa Department of Education
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January – Peer Review
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March/April – New grants announced
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April – Summer Workshop
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June – New Awardee Orientation
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June – Summer Workshop
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For more information on 21CCLC in Iowa, please visit the Iowa 21CCLC network’s website and the Iowa Department of Education’s 21CCLC page.