$35.8M released for NC after-school programs, but more funds remain in limbo

Trump administration releases partial N.C. education funds amid ongoing lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Education released $36M of $165M in frozen federal education funding to North Carolina, allowing vital after-school programs to continue. Over 900 jobs remain at risk as $130M is still withheld. Attorney General Jeff Jackson vows to continue suing over the freeze.

North Carolina gets $35.8M, continues pursuit of remaining $130M

(The Center Square) – Ninety-nine after-school and summer programs serving more than 10,000 students are getting the $35.8 million in operations funding from Congress through a release of funds by the U.S. Department of Education.

$35.8M released for NC after-school programs, but more funds remain in limbo

The U.S. Department of Education has released $35.8 million in Title IV-B funding to support North Carolina’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers, ensuring the continuation of 99 after-school and summer programs across the state.

NC afterschool providers relieved by funding release, but concerned about long-term cuts

(Photo: Courtesy of the Dream Center Academy) NC Newsline – After weeks of delay by the Trump administration, afterschool programs in North Carolina and across the nation received federal funding Monday for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, though advocates remain concern about long-term support for the program. The release follows weeks of uncertainty and pressure from educators, lawmakers and families, who warned that the delays could disrup…