DOE seeks proposals for learning center grants

The Hawaii State Department of Education is now accepting applications for five-year 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants from nonprofits, city or county government agencies, faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education and for-profit corporations. 

The program establishes or expands community learning centers that provide students with academic enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program.  A consortium of two or more agencies, organizations or entities may apply. The DOE recommends that eligible agencies and organizations collaborate with schools that primarily serve students with a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

All 21st CCLC grants are awarded on a competitive basis based on the availability of funds.  The DOE expects to award three grants in Hawaii.

Three 21st CCLC bidders’ conferences are planned at the DOE Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support, Room 127, 475 22nd Ave., Honolulu, for organizations to learn about the 21st CCLC program and the application process:

• June 3, from 9 a.m. to noon
• June 6, from 1 to 4 p.m.
• June 8, from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information or to RSVP to attend a bidders’ conference by June 2 (space is limited), contact Daniel Williams, (808) 203-5520 or daniel_williams@notes.k12.hi.us.  if you are planning on attending the Bidders Conference or for more information about the grant.

Applications are available at http://doe.k12.hi.us/nclb/21cclc/index.htm. Completed applications must be received or postmarked no later than June 27, 2011 to Hawaii Department of Education, Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support , Special Programs Management Section, 475 22nd Ave., Room 124, Honolulu, HI 96816. No faxes will be accepted.