Our grants help postsecondary institutions, systems and workforce training providers recognize and change deeply-rooted practices that inadvertently create obstacles for students with fewer social and financial resources.

Complicated transitions can stall a learner’s progress. We support initiatives that seek to navigate important milestones in academic and workforce training journeys, from enrollment to transfers between institutions, to entry into the workforce.

We know postsecondary education and workforce training have the power to disrupt cycles of poverty and improve employment prospects for people who have been incarcerated. Our grants advance increased access to quality programs and best practices in this growing field.

For too long, learners in rural communities have not benefitted from efforts to increase postsecondary access and success. We support efforts to help rural communities achieve educational and economic equity.