Governor McKee has announced round two of Rhode Island's Community Learning Centers Municipal Grant program.
The governor says nearly 27-million-dollars will be awarded to Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Exeter, Lincoln, North Providence, and Woonsocket.
“The community learning centers create centralized, convenient spaces for all ages to participate in education, employment, and wellness programs,” said Governor Dan McKee. “Their mission supports my top goals of improving educational outcomes, raising incomes, and building a healthier state for all Rhode Islanders.”
A key component of the Administration’s Learn365RI Initiative, the grants support capital costs for the learning centers and are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. Municipalities can tailor each project to their community’s needs and are required to offer a minimum of five years’ worth of programming designed to improve education outcomes, support employment opportunities, and provide health monitoring.
The funding will be used on a variety of projects that create centralized spaces where residents can take part in education, employment, and wellness programs.
(Photo From Governor McKee's Office)