21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Cohort 19
LYFE Three, Inc.
Leading Youth Forward through Education, Expression, and Empowerment
Date: November 11, 2026
LYFE Three, Inc. hereby provides public notice of its intent to submit an application to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Cohort 19 Grant Program.
LYFE Three, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational enrichment, academic support, and positive youth development opportunities for students and families in Craven County, North Carolina.
Through this proposed grant, LYFE Three, Inc. intends to serve approximately 75 students in kindergarten through eighth grade (K–8), prioritizing students attending high-poverty and low-performing schools and those demonstrating a need for additional academic and enrichment support.
The proposed program will provide comprehensive afterschool and summer learning opportunities designed to strengthen academic achievement, promote social-emotional development, and support students' overall success.
Program activities will include:
- Academic tutoring and homework assistance in reading, mathematics, and science
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) enrichment
- Social-emotional learning and character development
- Culinary arts and nutrition education
- Creative arts, cultural enrichment, and physical fitness
- Entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and leadership development
- Family engagement and educational opportunities for parents and caregivers
LYFE Three, Inc. will serve as the sole applicant and fiscal agent for the proposed program and will seek to collaborate with local schools, families, and community organizations to address the educational needs of participating students.
Public Review and Community Input
LYFE Three, Inc. welcomes comments, questions, and input from parents, educators, community members, and other interested stakeholders regarding the proposed application.
Upon submission, the grant application and any resulting evaluation reports will be made available for public review upon request, consistent with applicable grant requirements.
Contact Information
LYFE Three, Inc.
The Village
1046 Broad Street
New Bern, NC 28560
Notice of Funding Status: This announcement represents LYFE Three, Inc.'s intent to apply for funding. Implementation of the proposed program is contingent upon approval and award of grant funds by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
