College Access Challenge Grants May 2026

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

The College Access Challenge Grant Program (CACGP) is a federal formula grant program designed to foster partnerships between government entities and philanthropic organizations. Its primary goal is to significantly increase the number of underrepresented and low-income students who enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Program Overview and Purpose college access challenge grants

: Specifically targeting P-12 students and low-income adults with some college credit but no degree. : States may choose to award these funds

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). Program Overview and Purpose : Specifically targeting P-12

: Grantees are often required to provide a non-federal matching contribution to leverage federal funds.