Investing in the Success of Our Students

Too often, schools lack the resources they need to provide students with the community of support that they need and deserve. And across the country, school leaders are facing urgent crises that keep young people from success, like school safety concerns and the effect of the opioid epidemic on students and families. Communities In Schools advocates for federal investments in the health, safety, and well-being of children. Thanks to the hard work of advocates across the country, funding for these critical programs was maintained or increased in the FY22 federal budget.

21st Century Community Learning Centers

21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grants support local school and community-based providers of afterschool and summer learning programs. This investment brings quality enrichment activities, like tutoring, STEM exploration and field trips, to more than 1.7 million children who attend resource-strapped schools in high-need communities that may not be able to provide these programs without this support.

Communities In Schools leverages 21st CCLC to provide afterschool and enrichment activities in schools nationwide, and many of the partners we collaborate with to align supports also rely on this funding.

Source:
2017 Communities In Schools and 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Supporting At-Risk Youth with Quality Enrichment

Corporation for National and Community Service

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through volunteer service. CNCS works with local partners, like Communities In Schools, on a wide range of education and development projects, helping local communities tackle some of the most difficult challenges.

By enlisting millions of volunteers, these programs ensure the presence of caring adults in schools nationwide.

Source:
2017 Communities In Schools and National Service: Changing Lives through Relationships

Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants provide flexibility for school districts to make investments in initiatives that reflect the needs of their students. This new block grant, created by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), will empower districts to make meaningful, strategic decisions about which schools have the greatest need or have been identified for improvement. Funds can be used by schools in three broad areas: 1) Providing students with a well-rounded education; 2) Supporting safe and healthy students; and 3) Supporting the effective use of technology.

Find out more about the Title IV-A Coalition.

Source:
Communities In Schools, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

Federal Grants Book

To help CIS affiliates navigate the federal funding landscape, the CIS National Office developed a Federal Grants Book to help identify and access federal resources. The Book includes descriptions of dozens of federal programs and grants, as well as how CIS affiliates can apply for those funds and the services and activities the funding can be used to support.

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