SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced applications are open for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant competition.

ISBE said that the grant competition will provide an estimated $37.8 million in federal funding over the next three years.

The competition is funded through Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the program that ultimately supports schools and other community organizations in establishing or expanding after-school programs helping students meet learning expectations.

" The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program helps schools and community partners provide meaningful opportunities that boost academic success and build stronger connections between students, families, and their co

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