DENVER (KDVR) — A $71 million federal funding freeze is putting thousands of Colorado students at risk, according to state leaders. The money — originally set aside through 21st Century Community Learning Center grants — was meant to support afterschool programs, nonprofits, and school districts across the state.
Now, organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver say they are already feeling the impact.
Colorado leaders urge Trump to restore $71M in education funding
“For Boys and Girls Club, two of our major metro clubs — Metro Denver and in Pueblo County — receive $1.9 million in 21st Century grants,” said Stuart Jenkins with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado. “As you mentioned, we are one of many nonprofit community-based organizations that receive 21st Century grants around the state, serving over 13,000 kids.”
Jenkins joined Governor Jared Polis and other education advocates at West High School on Wednesday for a roundtable addressing the potential fallout. Some say budget cuts are already underway — and they’re worried kids could slip through the cracks…