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

The strategic grant round is now closed, and will reopen in the Fall of 2026. The letter of intent deadline will be September 10, 2026, and the full application deadline will be September 24, 2026.