The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during out-of-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local academic standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.