Missouri Afterschool Programs: Grant Applications Now Open

Afterschool Grant Opportunities Now Open

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood has announced two competitive grant opportunities for organizations that provide school-age afterschool programming. These grants support high-quality programs that help children stay engaged in learning and provide safe, enriching environments during out-of-school time.

The following grant opportunities are currently open:

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant – Supports programs that offer academic enrichment opportunities for students during non-school hours.
• School Age Community (SAC) Grant – Supports community-based afterschool programming designed to meet the needs of school-age children and families.

Organizations interested in applying can find the application materials and detailed guidelines on the Afterschool (School Age) page of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

Awards are subject to the availability of funding.

🗓 Application Deadline:
1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026

📧 Questions:
Applicants may send questions to afterschool@dese.mo.gov.

These grants provide an important opportunity to expand access to quality afterschool programs that support children’s learning, development, and well-being across Missouri.

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