Manchester School Getting 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant

MANCHESTER, CT — The Connecticut State Department of Education recently announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants and a school in Manchester was included.

The grants will provide $6,601,210 in each of three years to support 35 programs across the state in offering high-quality after-school initiatives that enhance student learning and provide critical resources to families and communities.

In Manchester, the Manchester Early Learning Center at Bennet Academy is in line for $249,480.

The 21st CCLC grants, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, enable schools and community organizations to establish learning centers that provide academic enrichment and support services outside of regular school hours. By connecting community-based, youth-serving organizations with schools, these programs support students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools, offering opportunities to improve academic performance, explore enrichment activities, and foster family engagement.