Century Community Learning Centers Services

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking a vendor to provide 21st Century Community Learning Centers services in Des Moines, Iowa. The agency needs to establish programs that offer constructive learning activities for students during non-school hours. These programs aim to solve the lack of structured, enriching out-of-school activities by focusing on academic support, youth development, and family literacy. The scope of work covers a wide range of potential program areas, including arts and music education, career readiness, character building, and cultural programs. The agency also allows programs to focus on drug and violence prevention, English language learners' activities, entrepreneurial education, environmental and outdoor education, and expanded library services. Additionally, the selected provider may offer financial literacy, healthy and active lifestyles, homework help, parenting skills, and adult literacy. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. The agency requires the performance of all contracted work to take place offsite. The budget status indicates the agency is currently looking for proposals to determine funding allocation. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 16, 2026. The agency will award a contract for a performance period of one year. The evaluation of proposals will depend on how well the proposed programs address the specified learning and development areas.