College Access Challenge Grants May 2026

: Encouraging collaboration between federal, state, and local governments, as well as private philanthropic groups.

: States may choose to award these funds to private agencies or local educational institutions to carry out specific projects. Key Initiatives and Activities college access challenge grants

Funds are distributed to states based on a statutory formula that considers the number of residents living below the poverty line within specific age ranges (typically ages 5–17 and 15–44). : Encouraging collaboration between federal

The CACGP provides funds to states to address the barriers that prevent underrepresented students from pursuing higher education. The program focuses on: and local governments

: Specifically targeting P-12 students and low-income adults with some college credit but no degree.