Advancing Educational Attainment (Education):

•  Lifelong literacy, including STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and financial literacy
•  Educational equity (opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential)

Fostering a Dynamic, Local Economy (Community and Economic Development):

•  Workforce supports, including affordable daycare, housing, job training, and access to skilled trades
•  Business supports, such as entrepreneurship development and capacity of local community and economic development partners

Enhancing Community Trust and Promoting Prosperity for all (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion):

• Cultural competency
• Community outreach, including courageous conversation
• Promote spaces where all voices are valued

This fall, strategic grants will be by invitation only. The next open strategic grant round will be in the spring of 2027.