The following grant program for community learning centers may be of interest to some libraries. There is an opportunity here to collaborate

with other agencies on this grant. You may want to check with your local school district to find out if any other agency is working

on a proposal. The due date is coming up fast. Thanks to Mary Moyer and NJLA for passing it on.

New Jersey has received $12 million in federal funds to support high quality academic and enrichment programs for students when school is not in session. The Department of Education is accepting grant applications from any private or public agencies that serve students in any grade level between 4 and 12. http://www.state.nj.us/education/grants/discretionary

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Purpose: The vision for New Jersey\x92s 21st CCLC Program is to develop high quality out-of-school time programs through community learning centers that provide services not just to the child but to the entire family unit. Additionally, in support of the Governor Corzine\x92s Safe Streets and Neighborhoods initiative announced in September 2007, this funding supports localities interested in implementing the strategies found in the Governor\x92s initiative. The provision of services through 21st CCLC Programs throughout the state will: Increase students\x92 academic achievement by offering high-quality supplemental services in core academic areas such as reading and mathematics, and enrichment activities including arts and culture, youth development, and physical activity; Increase positive student behavior by infusing character education into the program; Engage adult family members of participating students through participation in an array of parental involvement activitie s; and Estab lish and maintain partnerships and collaborative relationships to ensure participants\x92 access to all available resources through coordinated efforts.

http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/education/grants/gropps2.pl?string=recnum=01507&maxhits=1

Tina Keresztury

Associate State Librarian

NJ State Library

609-278-2640 ext. 134

fax- 609-278-2652

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