Swain County Schools intends to apply for Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Cohort 18 Funding. Cohort 18 Competition is for the 2025-2028 school year.
Authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, the purpose of Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Programs is to provide federal funds to establish or expand community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours providing three specific services: intentional academic support, quality enrichment experiences, and family engagement opportunities.