PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education awarded $2.69 million in grants to 10 community-based organizations with a focus on after-school and summer programs for Rhode Island youth, RIDE announced Friday.
According to RIDE, the 2017 round of grants focused on high-need communities. The community-based organizations that were selected for the grants offer academic support, family services and enrichment. The grants were awarded through local education agencies.
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The grants are federally funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative through the U.S. Department of Education.
“Learning isn’t confined to the classroom or the school day; learning can happen anywhere. Through the 21st Century CLC initiative, we are able to expand access to after-school and summer programs that build upon and enhance traditional teaching and learning,” Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Ken Wagner said in a statement.
Rhode Island organizations awarded 21st Century CLC 2017 grants include:
- East Bay Community Action Program / Newport Public Schools: $122,000
- Newport Community School / Newport Public Schools: $160,000
- Empowerment Factory / Pawtucket School Department: $795,000
- Providence After School Alliance / Providence Public School Department: $550,000
- DownCity Design / Providence Public School Department: $160,000
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence / Providence Public School Department: $160,000
- New Urban Arts / Providence Public School Department: $245,000
- Genesis Center / Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program: $90,000
- Connecting for Children & Families Inc. / Woonsocket Education Department: $245,000
- RiverzEdge Arts / Woonsocket Education Department: $160,000
“These grant award winners represent some of the innovative work happening in education within our communities, and we’re excited to partner with these programs and offer our support to help more Rhode Island students,” said Wagner.
According to the release, Rhode Island now has 23 agencies operating 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Chris Bergenheim is the PBN web editor.
