21st CCLC Grant Application

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce that the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant application for the 2026-27 school year is now open in the Electronic Grants Management System (eGMS). The purpose of the 21st CCLC grant is to fund community learning centers that provide […]

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Cheer! 5 years of the Afterschool Recognition Awards!

The submission deadline is September 4th, 2026. The Connecticut Network for Children and Youth is seeking nominations for the 5th Annual Recognition Awards. The nomination form is open! Do you know an individual or program who goes above and beyond for the youth in their community? We want to recognize them!  The Best of CT […]

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FUN for the FIELD: The 4th Go aROUND

We’re gearing up for our 4th annual Fun for the Field Resource Fair, and this year we’re switching it up a bit! We’ve been listening to both Vendors and Afterschool Practitioners, and we understand that sometimes those types of resources can be a challenging part of programming. Hoops to jump through, budget constraints, staffing, etc. […]

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