As you may be aware, last night the U.S. Department of Education (ED) notified states that 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding will not be distributed on July 1st , the date by which ED funding has traditionally been released. In response, our CEO Jim Clark immediately released a statement outlining our position on this issue. We invite you to share the statement with your Coalition partners and elevate it on your channels. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/2571b873/vB6HdfGM4U_zYplWf5XBjA?u=https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2025/July/statement-from-boys-girls-clubs-of-americas-president-ceo-jim-clark/
We acknowledge this is an unprecedented action with direct impacts on your current programs, your staff, and the youth you serve. And because each state leverages 21st CCLC funding differently, the impact and timing of this action will vary by state. But what we do know that the Administration has been responsive to public pressure and this hold has the possibility of being lifted – that’s where we need your help now.
We call on EVERYONE in this unprecedented moment to join us in an all-hands advocacy push:
CALL Congressional offices immediately with the phone script and instructions provided through our action alert. https://link.edgepilot.com/s/f9414855/C-bzeZQmuEO-nuAIch0tyQ?u=https://bit.ly/21CCLC-Calls
SHARE the action alert with your Boards, parents, and partners to further amplify this issue.
CALL your program officers at your State Department of Education to learn more about how this will specifically impact your state and your Clubs.
SEND us your impact stories – how will this decision immediately impact kids.
Thank you so much and I sincerely appreciate you!