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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Higher Education, Education Equity, Systemic Racism, Disadvantaged Students
Deadline: Aug. 9, 2021 (concept papers) | Sept. 20, 2021 (full proposals)
“Through this $2.6 million funding opportunity, Kresge will award up to seven grants of varying award amounts. Separately and together, funded projects are expected to show how College Promise programs at community colleges can:
- advance equity and help dismantle systemic racism;
- improve postsecondary outcomes for historically marginalized populations;
- reinforce the capacity of community colleges to provide high-quality postsecondary education and improve the well-being of students and local communities; and
- partner with other organizations to leverage resources and maximize program contributions to ensure long-term sustainability.”
Funder: The Kresge Foundation
Eligibility: Concept papers are invited from place–based college promise programs, community college districts, state higher education coordinating boards, systems, or commissions, and other public or nonprofit organizations(501c3 entities). Researchers from a range of professional settings (e.g., academic, think tank, community-based organization) are invited to apply. Applicants that actively engage community colleges as partners are of particular interest. Applicants representing intermediary networks, think tanks, and advocacy organizations, as well as College Promise researchers at all levels, are invited to apply.”
Amount: Unspecified
Contact: Link.
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