Reaching All Minds
STEM Academy
Public Notice of Intent to Apply
Reaching All Minds Academy and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Durham & Orange Counties is pleased to announce our intent to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant through the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
Date of Notice: November 9, 2026
Cohort: Cohort 19
Program Overview
If awarded, the grant will provide federal funding to establish or expand community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours (such as after-school and summer programs). The primary goals of the proposed program include:
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Academic Support: academic tutoring, homework assistance, and skills-based learning aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
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Enrichment Opportunities: Broad services, programs, and activities that provide youth quality enrichment activities such as STEM, arts enrichment, character development, nutrition, and physical recreation.
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Family Engagement: Workshops, educational resources, and activities designed to actively involve families in their child's education.
Target Schools/Communities
The proposed program intends to serve students and families at the following location(s):
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YE Smith Elementary School
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Reaching All Minds STEM Academy
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Lowe’s Grove Middle School
Contact Information
For questions, comments, or more information regarding the proposed 21st CCLC grant application, please call 919-596-1899.
