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District officials report 21st Century programs serving thousands while federal funding outlook remains uncertain
Summary
Sunnyside staff updated the board on 21st Century Community Learning Centers operations, reporting more than $1.5 million in funding and over 2,355 students served this year, while cautioning that next fiscal year's federal allocations remain uncertain pending federal and state budget actions.
District staff told the Governing Board on March 4 that Sunnyside's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant programming currently serves thousands of students and families, but that federal funding allocations for fiscal 2026 remain uncertain pending federal and state budget actions.
Erica Hanneman, the district coordinator for 21st CCLC, said the district operates programs at 11 campuses and has received roughly $1.5 million in 21st Century funding this year. "So far this year, at our 11 sites, we have over $1,500,000 in funding," Hanneman said. She reported the program has served more than 2,355 students, that 932 students have met attendance goals, that 887 adults participated in family engagement events, and that the program team has hired over 200 staff to run after‑school and related activities.
Why it matters: 21st CCLC grants are federally funded and competitive; they pay for…
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