Continued Funding Application

The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) Continued Funding Application for Cohort 15 is now available.

Projects currently in Year 3 (SY 2025–2026) of their 21CCLC grant are eligible to apply for continued funding for Year 4 (SY 2026–2027) and Year 5 (SY 2027–2028).

Continued Funding Eligibility (RFA 2023)
To be eligible for continuation into Years 4 and 5, sub-grantees must meet the following requirements, as determined by the State of Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE):

• Successful implementation during Years 1–3; and
• At least 50% of participating students attended the program for 30 or more days in each of the two preceding school years.

If continued funding is approved, the annual allocation will not exceed 80% of the Year 3 award. This reduction is intended to encourage grantees to seek additional funding and resources to support long-term program sustainability.

Step 1: Required

Please complete the Continued Funding Application linked below for your subgrantee:

1. After School All Stars (Kalakaua Middle & Keelikolani Middle)
2. Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area
3. Keaau Middle
4. Molokai Complex
5. Nanakuli High & Intermediate
6. Waialua High & Intermediate
7. Waianae High
8. Waianae Intermediate 
9. Digit-L Sample

Step 2: Required

In addition to the application linked above, please complete the following forms and upload them as pdfs into your subgrantee portal below for the additional school years SY26/27 and SY27/28.

• Form A Lead Applicant Form
• Form C-1 Budget Worksheet
• Form C-2 Budget Justification
• Form D Summary of Services - School Year Program - SY26/27 
• Form D Summary of Services - School Year Program - SY27/28
• Form E Summary of Services - Summer 2027 
• Form E Summary of Services - Summer 2028
• Form G Principal Agreement Form
• Form J Assurances for Program Implementation

Step 3: Optional

If additional changes are planned to your program, please complete the following forms and upload them as pdfs into your subgrantee portal below for the additional school years SY26/27 and SY27/28.

• Form B Program Design
• Form F Planning Team Member Form
• Form H Partner Agreement Form
• Form I Program Goals
• Form K Private School Consultation Form
• Form L FFATA Reporting
• Form M Parent and Family Engagement

Step 4: Submission

Submit all required forms and any optional forms (if applicable) via your subgrantee portal no later than March 27, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.

Late submissions may delay the review process and could result in conditional funding.

Technical Assistance Webinar

To support grantees through the Continued Funding Application process, the CEB 21CCLC team will host a webinar on: March 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (See 21CCLC Support Site Calendar for meeting link)

The webinar will review required and optional forms, as well as the submission process. All eligible grantees are encouraged to attend.

Should you have any questions, please contact the CEB 21CCLC team at 21cclc@k12.hi.us.