The California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) recently shared announcements and updates on the following Expanded Learning Programs:

1. Intent to Award for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Funding Results - April 30, 2024
2. Intent to Award for the 21st Century ASSETs Funding Results - May 1, 2024
3. Important Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Updates - May 8, 2024

Please see the detailed information below. 

1. Intent to Award for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Funding Results

All awards are made contingent upon the availability of federal funds. Funds have been ranked and awarded first by geographic designation, then by priority points, and the Free and Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) percentage rate. The funding cut-off for each geographic designation is listed below:

21st Century Community Learning Centers

• North-urban:         Priority 5 with an FRPM Percentage of 68.67
• North-rural:           Priority 5 with an FRPM Percentage of 62.44
• Central-urban:       Priority 4 with an FRPM Percentage of 77.60
• Central-rural:        Priority 4 with an FRPM Percentage of 96.92
• South-urban:         Priority 4 with an FRPM Percentage of 94.33
• South-rural:          Priority 3 with an FRPM Percentage of 64.84

Appeals

Applicants who wish to appeal the grant award decision must submit a letter of appeal to the California Department of Education (CDE) within 10 calendar days of the date of this Intent to Award email notification.

Appeals are limited to the grounds that the CDE’s action(s) violates a state or federal statute or regulation. The CDE must receive the Letter of Appeal within 10 calendar days of the email notification of the Intent to Award announcement posted on the CDE web page. Postmarks will be honored. Emailed letters of appeal will not be accepted.

The letter of appeal must have an original Authorized Signature of the applicant or signature of the applicant Designee stated in the application.

The letter of appeal shall include the following:

1. A clear, concise statement of the action being appealed;
2. The legal authority (statute and/or regulation) relied upon for the appeal position;
3. The specific evidence being submitted to support the appeal; and
4. The specific remedy sought.

The 21st CCLC appeals should be mailed to:

21st CCLC Grant Application Appeals
Expanded Learning Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 3400
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901

Please note: The Intent to Award list may change after the grant award appeal period is complete. The final awards will be posted on the CDE website when all data is verified, and appeals are decided.

Contact Information 

Questions regarding the intent to award posting can be emailed to the CDE at 21stCCLCandASSETSRFA@cde.ca.gov.

2. Intent to Award for the 21st Century ASSETs Funding Results 

All awards are made contingent upon the availability of federal funds. Funds have been ranked and awarded first by geographic designation, then by priority points, and the Free and Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) percentage rate. The funding cut-off for each geographic designation is listed below:

After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) After School Base

• North-Rural:          Priority 2 with an FRPM Percentage of 69.33%
• North-Urban:         Priority 3 with an FRPM Percentage of 73.76%
• Central-Rural:       Priority 3 with an FRPM Percentage of 74.98%
• Central-Urban:      Priority 3 with an FRPM Percentage of 56.05%
• South-Rural:         Priority 4 with an FRPM Percentage of 74.98%
• South-Urban:        Priority 4 with an FRPM Percentage of 66.67%

Appeals

Applicants who wish to appeal the grant award decision must submit a letter of appeal to the California Department of Education (CDE) within 10 calendar days of the date of this Intent to Award email notification.

Appeals are limited to the grounds that the CDE’s action(s) violates a state or federal statute or regulation. The CDE must receive the Letter of Appeal within 10 calendar days of the email notification of the Intent to Award announcement posted on the CDE web page. Postmarks will be honored. Emailed letters of appeal will not be accepted.

The letter of appeal must have an original Authorized Signature of the applicant or signature of the applicant Designee stated in the application.

The letter of appeal shall include the following:

1. A clear, concise statement of the action being appealed;
2. The legal authority (statute and/or regulation) relied upon for the appeal position;
3. The specific evidence being submitted to support the appeal; and
4. The specific remedy sought.

21st Century ASSETs Appeals should be mailed to:

21st Century ASSETs Grant Application Appeals
Expanded Learning Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 3400
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901

Please note: The Intent to Award list may change after the grant award appeal period is complete. The final awards will be posted on the CDE website when all data is verified, and appeals are decided.

Contact Information 

Questions regarding the intent to award posting can be emailed to the CDE at 21stCCLCandASSETSRFA@cde.ca.gov.

3. Important ELO-P Updates

Additionally, the Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) recently announced several updates to the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program web page! The ELO-Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been revised and uploaded to the web page. In addition, there are placeholders for the ELO Program Expenditure Report and the ELO Program Third Party Providers Report.

• The ELO Program web page can be found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elopinfo.asp.  
• The ELO Program FAQs can be found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elofaq.asp.

For any questions, please contact regional teams within the Expanded Learning Statewide System of Support at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/sosexplearncontacts.asp.