The Idaho Department of Education (IDE) announced Wednesday that 10 after-school programs will share $1.53 million in federal grants to fund academic enrichment opportunities.
Eight Idaho school districts and two community organizations were awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Education’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. The program supports community learning centers that offer academic enrichment during non-school hours, particularly for students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools, according to the federal agency’s website.
The Idaho programs that were awarded grants offer a variety of activities, said an IDE news release, including academic support, arts and music, career-technical programs and family engagement.
“This funding means students have the option to extend engagement in their school community beyond the classroom while still receiving support in a structured environment,” state superintendent Debbie Critchfield said in the release. “Whether students are continuing studies, exploring their futures or playing a sport, these grants give schools and community organizations more reach in the work that they do for students daily.”
Twenty-three applicants were eligible, according to IDE.
Awards will go to:
- Marsing Joint District – $200,000
- Treasure Valley YMCA – $200,000
- Boys & Girls Club of Magic Valley – $181,600
- American Falls Joint District – $178,708
- Cassia County Joint District – $159,987
- Salmon School District – $159,764
- Filer School District – $137,584
- Wilder School District – $135,700
- Mountain Home School District – $114,986
- Lake Pend Oreille School District – $70,789
