(Helena) – The Superintendent of the Office of Public Instruction has announced that under the provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) is opening applications for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competition.
Qualifying public and nonpublic schools and community programs will receive federal grant awards between $70,000 and $250,000 a year for five years. These dollars will be allocated through a competitive process to local communities for learning programs before and after school and during the summer months. These programs serve students and families that meet economic thresholds through, academic support in reading and math, music and art, health and wellness, technology and career development, drug and violence prevention, and social skill development.
