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- [Vista: Annual report 2025](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-annual-report-2025/) - Reimagining systems for today’s students What does systems change actually look like in practice? Across Texas, institutions are rethinking how students access, navigate, and complete their postsecondary education. This work is complex—requiring collaboration, data, persistence, and a willingness to adapt—but it’s also where real progress begins.At Greater Texas Foundation, we partner with organizations across the
- [Vista: June 2026](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-june-2026/) - This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of partnering with you. As we head into the fall of 2026, we’ll be taking a moment to reflect on the partnerships we’ve forged and the opportunities we’ve funded since we became a grantmaking organization in 2001.While there’s more anniversary news to come, today we’re leading off with some
- [Vista: February 2026](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-february-2026/) - New Report | Innovation with Heart Community colleges are where nearly half of Texas students begin their postsecondary journey—and they’re also where some of the most impactful innovation is happening. Our new report, Innovation with Heart: How Texas Community Colleges Are Changing the Student Experience, highlights how Texas community colleges are:• Removing barriers to student success• Building systems that
- [Dr. Donald E. Thompson believes in young people](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/dr-donald-e-thompson-believes-in-young-people/) - Dr. Donald E. Thompson believes in young people A conversation about the importance of hope Dr. Donald E. Thompson was hired as a consultant in 2006 to help Greater Texas Foundation establish its new structure as a charitable foundation and draft its first strategic plan. In 2014, he joined the board of directors and served
- [Dr. John Moss reflects on his long and distinguished career in Texas education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/dr-john-moss-reflects-on-his-long-and-distinguished-career-in-texas-education/)
- [Vista: November 2025](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-november-2025/) - Opportunity Youth in Texas: What’s Changed Since 2021? Longtime partners may recall that in 2021, Greater Texas Foundation partnered with Trellis Foundation and T.L.L. Temple Foundation to convene more than 80 people around the question:“What would it take to reconnect Opportunity Youth to education and work equitably and at scale across Texas?” This convening coincided with
- [Vista: August 2025](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-august-2025/) - How to achieve human connection on a system-wide scale? Year after year, analysis of our GTF Scholars program shows that human supports matter to student success in college, oftentimes even more than scholarship funding. Recently, a journal article and a report authored by outside evaluators shared the experiences of both college students and the staff who work with them to demonstrate
- [Vista: June 2025](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-june-2025/) - Annual Report:How to make higher education work for 1.4 million students. We know each Texas learner is different and has their own unique journey to and through postsecondary education, and Texas’ higher education systems continuously strive to support all learners.To help institutions meet students where they are, the foundation supports research and practice that can be used
- [How Can We Scale the Power of Connection from One to 1.4 Million Texas Students?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/how-can-we-scale-the-power-of-connection-from-one-to-1-4-million-texas-students/) - How Can We Scale the Power of Connection from One to 1.4 Million Texas Students? Everything we do at Greater Texas Foundation is focused on helping Texas students achieve postsecondary success. Part of that work includes our long-running GTF Scholars initiative, a scholarship program for graduates of Texas Early College High Schools (ECHS). And year Lessons learned from our signature GTF Scholars program
- [GTF SCHOLARS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SHINE](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/flagship-gtf-scholars-program-renewed-for-8-more-years/) - Based on overwhelming success, GTF extends its flagship scholarship program
- [ACCELERATING THE STEM WORKFORCE FOR TEXAS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/accelerating-the-stem-workforce-for-texas/) - In 2015, Educate Texas partnered with like-minded foundations and corporations to fund the Texas STEM Degree Accelerator program to combat the state’s projected shortfall of 1 million STEM workers by 2018.
- [INCLUSIVITY ADVOCATE](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/inclusivity-advocate/) - Kyra Sanders attended Texas A&M University where the GTF Scholars program helped her find a welcoming community.
- [GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED AS TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY HERO](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-recognized-as-texas-state-university-hero/)
- [FOUR PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/four-principles-for-effective-college-and-career-advising/) - This Issue Brief shares lessons learned and best practices from our grantees and partners.
- [HOW TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY YOUTH IN TEXAS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/how-to-support-opportunity-youth-in-texas/) - This report shares strategies gleaned from over 80 organizations serving this powerful population.
- [MEDICALLY MINDED](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/medically-minded/) - Kayla DeAnda knew she wanted to work in a medical career so she chose an ECHS with a STEM focus. The GTF Scholars program helped her earn a biochemistry degree from the University of North Texas.
- [THE POWER OF MENTORING](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/the-power-of-mentoring/) - GTF Scholar Ruben Valdez leaned on his mentor to make it through his freshman year studying computer science at Texas A&M University. Then he became a mentor himself.
- [LESSONS LEARNED FROM GRANTMAKING IN RURAL TEXAS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/lessons-learned-from-grantmaking-in-rural-texas/) - In line with our strategy, Greater Texas Foundation has invested more than $5 million to boost postsecondary success in rural areas of Texas.
- [SMALL DOLLARS FOR BIG IMPACT: HOW TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES ARE CREATING EFFECTIVE MODELS FOR EMERGENCY AID](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/small-dollars-for-big-impact-how-texas-community-colleges-are-creating-effective-models-for-emergency-aid/) - Approximately 3 million U.S. students drop out of college each year due to a small, unexpected expense—such as a medical bill or car breakdown.
- [BASED ON OVERWHELMING SUCCESS, GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION INVESTS AN ADDITIONAL $12 MILLION ITS FLAGSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/based-on-overwhelming-success-greater-texas-foundation-invests-an-additional-12-million-its-flagship-scholarship-program/)
- [ILLUMINATING THE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/illuminating-the-educational-journey/) - 2022 Annual Report celebrates improved pathways for Texas students
- [CREATING OPPORTUNITY IN EVERY ZIP CODE](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/creating-opportunity-in-every-zip-code/) - 2021 Annual Report showcases rural collaborations that create educational and economic opportunity.
- [HOW TO BUILD PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RURAL TEXAS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/how-to-build-pathways-to-opportunity-for-young-people-in-rural-texas/) - In this convening summary report, 46 leaders of rural collaboratives share their successful practices.
- [GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES TO SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF DR. DENISE M. TRAUTH](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-contributes-to-scholarship-in-honor-of-dr-denise-m-trauth/)
- [TRANSFORMATIONAL MODEL HELPS RURAL STUDENTS SUCCEED AFTER GRADUATION](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/transformational-model-helps-rural-students-succeed-after-graduation/) - See how Roscoe Collegiate ISD prepares students for work or higher education using local partnerships and schoolwide commitment to early college.
- [GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION HONORS LEGACY OF DR. DIANA NATALICIO](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-honors-legacy-of-dr-diana-natalicio/)
- [REGIONAL TALENT NETWORK IMPACT](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/regional-talent-network-impact/) - Rural school leaders shared success stories
- [LEE COLLEGE AWARDED $750,000 TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE PATHWAY PROGRAM FOR INCARCERATED STUDENTS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/lee-college-awarded-750000-to-launch-innovative-pathway-program-for-incarcerated-students/)
- [IMPACT REPORT: Five years of Helping Texas Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/impact-report-five-years-of-helping-texas-students/) - From 2020-24, $58 million in GTF funding went to 117 projects that benefited 1.2 million learners across Texas.
- [Vista: April 2025](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-april-2025/) - New Strategic Plan already has momentum Building on the success of our prior work, Greater Texas Foundation has crafted a new Strategic Plan for 2025-29 that is an evolution of our grantmaking focus and a recommitment to collaboration and knowledge sharing. We unveiled the details of the new Strategic Plan at a webinar last December 9, attended
- [Dr. Samuel Gillespie looks back](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/dr-samuel-gillespie-looks-back/) - This professor of marketing is also a student of history
- [Strategic Plan 2025-29](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/learn-about-our-strategic-plan-post/) - Widening the horizons of opportunity for more Texas learners
- [Vista: November 2024](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-november-2024/) - Look what we accomplished together! In 2020, Greater Texas Foundation launched a new strategic plan, carefully structured to meet the needs of Texas learners. Partners and changemakers across Texas responded by bringing us hundreds of innovative proposals to consider. Working together, we have achieved significant progress towards helping more Texas learners achieve a valuable postsecondary
- [Vista: July 2024](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-july-2024/) - It’s not too late to file a FAFSA Our friends at the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) are making heroic efforts to help Texas students overcome this year’s FAFSA hurdles so they can get funding and enroll in college.Seeing a significant decline in FAFSA completions resulting from the delayed federal rollout of the new Better FAFSA, TxCAN has launched
- [Vista: April 2024](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-april-2024/) - Together we are more Our partners often tell us they value our approach to collaborative grantmaking. And it’s true, we strive to be more than a funder. We try to be a partner, supporter, matchmaker, convener, and whatever else it takes to help our grantees and their programs succeed over the long term. That’s why
- [Vista: March 2024](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-march-2024/) - A Regional Approach to Early College and Degree Pathways In this new White Paper, independent evaluators looked at the deeply embedded collaborative approach to educational attainment that helps students in the Rio Grande Valley region successfully transition from high school to college. Read the White Paper Lee College expanding an innovative pathway program for incarcerated
- [Vista: September 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-september-2023/) - What Does Asset-Based Framing Look Like in Practice?Find Out in our new Issue Brief Have you heard of asset-based framing but wonder how to implement this approach in your own organization? Our new brief helps organizations undertake asset-based solutions to systemic challenges, beginning with narrative and progressing to practical action. This resource first poses four questions that
- [Vista: November 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-november-2023/) - Proudly partnering with education changemakers Attending professional conferences is always informative and inspiring.This fall’s National College Attainment Network (NCAN) conference in Dallas offered many reminders that the work our partners and colleagues are doing makes a tremendous difference for students in Texas.Here are some of our favorite moments from the conference:One of our GTF Scholars at
- [Vista: July 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-july-2023/) - Supporting Bright Futures During graduation season, we get to see our mission fulfilled in very tangible ways. Recently, President and CEO Sue McMillin attended a ceremony for the first cohort of graduates from the Texas Bioscience Institute in Hutto. Supported by a 2020 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Institute helps students in rural Central Texas take dual
- [Vista: February 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-february-2023/) - GTF Scholars share their stories The GTF Scholars program was the first of its kind in Texas, designed in 2012 to help Early College High School graduates thrive in college and earn a bachelor’s degree at a lower cost and with less debt. Because of the unequivocal success of the program, Greater Texas Foundation has approved $12 million
- [Vista: November 2022](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-november-2022/) - Small dollars can make a big impact Did you know that approximately 3 million U.S. students leave college each year due to a small, unexpected expense—such as a medical bill or car breakdown? That’s why Greater Texas Foundation launched the Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap program, a three-year, $1.5 million grant program to help ten community
- [Vista: September 2022](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-september-2022/) - Flagship GTF Scholars program renewed for 8 more years Thanks to its overwhelming effectiveness, the foundation is extending the GTF Scholars program for eight more years, with a new investment of over $12 million. A third wave of partner institutions will be announced for 2023 to implement this signature program that helps Early College High
- [Vista: April 2022](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-april-2022/) - Helping Students Manage Life’s Emergencies A financial crisis, be it large or small, can often derail a college student’s progress in school.Last September, Greater Texas Foundation launched The Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap to help ten Texas community colleges develop efficient, equitable, sustainable programs that assist students in times of need and help them persist in their
- [Vista: August 2021](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-august-2021/) - A new view for our enduring mission In support of our strategic plan, Greater Texas Foundation has been revisiting our brand and strengthening our communications programs.Our updated branding honors our history while emphasizing our focus on the future and the energy we bring to the work. This newsletter has a new name and a new look
- [Vista: November 2021](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-november-2021/) - New Resources for our Partners The Resource Library on our website is filled with actionable research and practical briefs to assist our partners. Here are a few recent additions:This brief describes the Dana Center’s MathEquity Texas initiative and shares perspectives from participants ​and stakeholders, including ​Greater Texas Foundation’s Director of Programs & Strategy, Leslie Gurrola. A recent paper from our collaborator JFF
- [Vista: February 2022](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-february-2022/) - New Resources for our Rural Education Partners Podcast: Rural Matters highlights rural education The national podcast Rural Matters hosted four funders to talk about why they fund access to postsecondary education and what works in rural communities. As part of the panel discussion, Allison Pennington shared why Greater Texas Foundation strategically invests in rural communities
- [Greater Texas Foundation Contributes to Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Denise M. Trauth](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-contributes-to-scholarship-in-honor-of-dr-denise-m-trauth-2/) - BRYAN, TEXAS – In recognition of the many contributions President Denise M. Trauth has made to Texas higher education, Greater Texas Foundation is awarding $100,000 to an endowed scholarship in her name at Texas State University. Dr. Trauth has served as Texas State University’s President since 2002, and during her tenure, the university has greatly expanded
- [SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/supporting-students-through-an-extraordinary-year/) - 2020 Annual Report showcases investments made in our student supports portfolio.
- [AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE TEXAS COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/an-inside-look-at-the-texas-college-access-network/) - In 2018, GTF awarded a $1,275,800 grant to Educate Texas to launch the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN), which supports college access and success practitioners through professional development, data analysis, convenings, and more.
- [AN INSIDE LOOK AT GTF SCHOLARS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/an-inside-look-at-gtf-scholars/) - Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Scholars was established in 2012 to increase the number of Texas Early College High School (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERTS SHARE INSIGHTS TO INFORM GTF’S RESEARCH AGENDA](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/higher-education-experts-share-insights-to-inform-gtfs-research-agenda/) - In July 2020, Greater Texas Foundation convened a diverse group of higher education researchers and practitioners for the GTF Postsecondary Research Virtual Summit.
- [TECH STAR RISING](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/tech-star-rising/) - Meet GTF Scholar Megan Skorzewski from Taylor, Texas, who aspires to be a tech leader and work at the intersection of business and cybersecurity.
- [SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS IN THE BRAZOS VALLEY](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/supporting-our-neighbors-in-the-brazos-valley/) - Students on a tight budget can have their college progress derailed by unexpected expenses (such as a medical bill or a car repair) or loss of income.
- [RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY ON THE HIGH PLAINS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resilience-and-opportunity-on-the-high-plains/) - A near-peer mentoring program in West Texas helps high school students and adult learners map a path to college or a credential that will help them build a sustainable future for themselves.
- [COMMUNITY COLLEGES ALIGNED FOR STUDENT SUCCESS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/community-colleges-aligned-for-student-success/) - The Texas Success Center provides statewide coherence to student success initiatives and advocates for related policies.
- [COLLEGE ADVISING HELP IS ON THE WAY WITH FUTURE FOCUSED TX](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/college-advising-help-is-on-the-way-with-future-focused-tx/) - Texas high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates will soon have access to virtual college advising through the Future Focused TX campaign, funded in part by a $375,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) to Get Schooled.
- [GTF SCHOLARS ATTEND EIGHTH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN FEBRUARY 2020](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-scholars-attend-eighth-annual-leadership-conference-in-february-2020/) - Greater Texas Foundation welcomed 22 undergraduate students to Bryan/College Station in February for the 2020 GTF Scholars Leadership Conference.
- [TEXAS EMERGENCY AID GRANT PROGRAM LAUNCHED WITH THECB AND TRELLIS](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/texas-emergency-aid-grant-program-launched-with-thecb-and-trellis/) - The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Greater Texas Foundation, and Trellis Foundation launched the Texas Emergency Aid Grant Program to support students during the COVID-19 crisis.
- [GTF HOSTS SEVENTH ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-hosts-seventh-annual-leadership-conference/) - The seventh annual GTF Scholars Leadership Conference brought together early college high school graduates from across the state to develop friendships, step outside their comfort zones, and prepare for leadership in college and beyond.

## Pages

- [Home](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/) - Expanding educational horizons for Texas students Big state.Big challenges. Let’s createbig opportunity. We partner with educational institutions, organizations, and state leaders to help more students earn a postsecondary credential that puts them on a path to success. Sharing our resources and expertise, we work with other changemakers to improve access to postsecondary education and enhance
- [25th](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/25th/) - For 25 years, Greater Texas Foundation has partnered with institutions, nonprofit organizations, and communities to expand opportunity for Texas learners. During our anniversary year, we celebrate the people, partnerships, and ideas that have shaped our journey—and discover where we’re headed next. Hear from our Partners EXPLORE 25 YEARS SEE WHAT'S NEXT Together, we’ve made a
- [Elementor #21882](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/elementor-21882/)
- [Priorities](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/priorities/) - Big state.Big challenges.Big opportunity. Greater Texas Foundation is dedicated to helping more Texas students earn a degree or credentialafter high school. As a private foundation, we do this work by making grants, building organizational capacity, supporting collective action, funding and sharing research, convening leaders, and forming partnerships, all with a focus on student success. We prioritize
- [News & Stories](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/news-stories/) - News & Stories Grant Announcements Stories Recent Grants Since its inception, Greater Texas Foundation has awarded more than $160 million in grants. And we consider new grant proposals throughout the year. Here are our most recent grant announcements. Building Stronger Pathways for Opportunity Youth in the Coastal Bend Read More Using AI to Improve Transfer
- [Grants](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grants/) - Greater Texas Foundation invests in student-centered solutions so more Texans can achieve their educational goals. Our goal is to help more students earn a postsecondary credential and the need is urgent. It takes more than funding, it takes collaboration, creativity, and commitment. WONDERING WHAT WE ARE LIKE TO WORK WITH? HEAR FROM OUR GRANTEES! Are
- [About Us](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/) - As a funder working to increasepostsecondary attainment in Texas, we share our resources and expertise with changemakers across the state. Greater Texas Foundation partners with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies that share our vision of a state where all students have equal opportunity to access and succeed in postsecondary education. We are a
- [Board & Staff](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/board-and-staff/) - Board & Staff Board Ralph RushingChair A.D. James, Jr.Vice Chair Bill YoungkinSecretary Chair, Audit & Accountability Janet HandleyChair, Finance & Investment Dr. Alonzo SosaChair, Charitable Activities Tina Gridiron Dr. Mary Hendrix Judy Holt Dr. Terry Jones Dr. John MossChairman Emeritus Staff Sue McMillinPresident & Chief Executive Officer​ Erin Arnold​Controller Leslie GurrolaVice President of Programs &
- [Strategic Plan](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/strategic-plan/) - Widening the horizons of opportunity in Texas Strategic Plan 2025-29 Greater Texas Foundation is committed to all Texans having the opportunity to complete postsecondary education and we are working across systems in Texas, collaborating with grantees, and informing the field as a nonpartisan knowledge builder. We engage in this work so that all Texas learners
- [Accountability](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/accountability/) - As part of our commitment to be transparent in our grant making and accountable to our partners and the public, we make these reports and policies available for review. Strategic Plan Documents Annual Reports 2017 2016 2015 2013 2021 2020 2019 2018 2025 2024 2023 2022 Form 990-PF available upon request Policies Conflicts of Interest
- [Annual Report 2025](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2025/) - Executive Letter Partners in Change Opportunity Realized: GTF Scholars 2025 Grants: Supporting Opportunity Statewide Our Commitment to the Future About Greater Texas Foundation Return to main website Executive Letter Partners in Change Opportunity Realized: GTF Scholars 2025 Grants: Supporting Opportunity Statewide Our Commitment to the Future About Greater Texas Foundation Return to main website reimaginingsystems
- [Contact Us](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/contact-us/) - Contact Us How can we help you? Note: We exclusively fund nonprofit organizations and education institutions that support the foundation’s mission of helping Texas students access and succeed in postsecondary education. We do not make grants to individuals or for-profit businesses. How do I apply for grant funding for my school or nonprofit organization? Visit our Grant
- [Contact Us-old](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/contact-us-old/) - Contact Us ADDRESS 6100 Foundation Place Drive Bryan, TX 77807 PHONE 979 779-6100 866 914-7268 (toll-free) FAX 979 779-6699 STAFF CONTACTS Please vist our Board and Staff page for more information. MEDIA INQUIRIES Members of the news media, please contact Leslie Gurrola, Director of Programs & Strategy. WRITE TO US First Name Last Name Email
- [Active Grants](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grants/active-grants/) - Active Grants Greater Texas Foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. We put particular focus on helping underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. The table below lists GTF’s active grants. You can search by keyword or sort by column to find grants of interest.
- [Resource Library](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource-library/) - Resource Library Better systems start with better understanding. We fund and produce research that sheds light on the real challenges—and real opportunities—facing Texas students and institutions. From in-depth studies by scholars and practitioners to concise briefs on timely topics, we share this work openly so it can inform action and drive lasting change. SEARCH OUR
- [Resource Library-old](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource-library-old/) - Resource Library Resource LibraryWe fund actionable research by scholars and practitioners that can inform systems change in Texas education. We also write our own research briefs to provide timely and succinct information on topics relevant to postsecondary access and student success in our state. We make this research accessible and free through this searchable library.
- [Grant Application & Review](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grants/grant-application-review/) - Would you like to approach Greater Texas Foundation about grant funding? Wondering how to get started? Here is how we engage with prospective grantees.Note: We exclusively fund nonprofit organizations that support the foundation’s mission of helping Texas students access and succeed in postsecondary education. We do not make grants to individuals or businesses. Concept Stage Step One:
- [Partner Institutions](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-scholars/partner-institutions/) - Greater Texas Foundation partners with Texas institutions to deliver the GTF Scholars program. GTF provides funding and technical assistance, while teams at each university select students to participate in the program, administer the scholarship, and design academic and social supports for their GTF Scholars. If you would like to learn more about the GTF Scholars
- [Evidence for GTF Scholars](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-scholars/evidence-for-gtf-scholars/) - Evidence of Effectiveness Greater Texas Foundation engages an external evaluation team to continuously assess the impact of the GTF Scholars program. Human Connections Matter Our innovative scholarship combines student funding with person-to-person support services. In this journal article, evalators examined the perspectives of the GTF Scholars Program Coordinators who implement the core elements of the program on each campus.
- [How to Support Opportunity Youth in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/how-to-support-opportunity-youth-in-texas-post/) - In Texas, 1 of every 8 is disconnected from school and work. In 2021, Greater Texas Foundation, T.L.L.Temple Foundation, and Trellis Foundation brought together more than 80 people to answer the question, “What would it take to reconnect opportunity youth to education and work equitably and at scale across Texas?” This report documents what we
- [Annual Report 2024](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2024/) - Executive Letter Notes from our Grantmaking Conversations with GTF Scholars Grant Activity Where the Learning Takes Us Next About Greater Texas Foundaiton Return to Main Website Executive Letter Notes from our Grantmaking Conversations with GTF Scholars Grant Activity Where the Learning Takes Us Next About Greater Texas Foundaiton Return to Main Website Field Notes What
- [Annual Report 2022](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2022/) - A Star to Steer By Illuminating the educational journey for students in Texas Annual Report 2022 Contents ExecutiveLetter Illumination for the Journey Shining examples of collaboration and innovation GTF Scholars in the Spotlight Grant Activity The Journey Ahead About Greater Texas Foundation Lighting the Path for Students in Texas The journey to a postsecondary credential
- [Annual Report 2021](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/) - Bountiful Horizons Creating Opportunity in Any Zip Code TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Letter About Greater Texas Foundation Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons GTF Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return to Main Website
- [Dr. Samuel Gillespie looks back](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/dr-samuel-gillespie-looks-back/) - This professor of marketing is also a student of history Dr. Samuel Gillespie was a member of Greater Texas Foundation’s board from 1984 to 2024. He served as Vice Chair, chaired the Finance & Investment Committee, and served on the Executive Committee and Charitable Activities Committee. Dr. Gillespie taught for 33 years as a Marketing
- [Learn about our Strategic Plan](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/learn-about-our-strategic-plan-post/) - Building on the success of our prior plan, the Strategic Plan for 2025-29 is an evolution of our grantmaking focus and a recommitment to collaboration and knowledge sharing. What’s new in this plan?Increased emphasis on fueling statewide, systems-level changeEnhanced use of data to guide grantmaking to areas of greatest opportunityRefined grantmaking areasDeeper commitment to knowledge building
- [Impact Report for the 2020-24 Strategic Plan](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/impact-report-for-the-2020-24-strategic-plan-post/) - In 2020, Greater Texas Foundation launched a new strategic plan, carefully structured to meet the needs of Texas. Partners and changemakers across Texas responded by bringing us hundreds of innovative proposals to consider. Working together, we have achieved amazing progress towards helping more Texas learners achieve a valuable postsecondary credential.This Impact Report celebrates our collective
- [Vision, Mission & Values](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/vision-mission-values/) - Vision, Mission & Values Vision Greater Texas Foundation’s vision is for all Texas students to have equal opportunity to access and succeed in postsecondary education. Texas is a rapidly growing state with an increasingly diverse population. An educated workforce is essential for our dynamic economy, particularly as Texas businesses continue to expand and new companies relocate
- [Math for Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/priorities/math-for-success/) - Math for Success Regardless of major or career path, every student needs math skills to succeed.However, only 49% of the Texas high school class of 2018 demonstrated college and career readiness in math, as measured by their performance on the Algebra II end-of-course exam. Many of these students go on to enroll in developmental math
- [Student Supports](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/priorities/student-supports/) - Student Supports Enrollment in Texas postsecondary institutions has increased and diversified over time.Between 2007 and 2017, four-year public university enrollment grew by 38 percentage points, and two-year public institutions saw an increase of 12 points. More than 70% of the Texas postsecondary population are students of color, and about half receive Pell grants due to
- [FAQs](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grants/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions What types of initiatives does GTF not support? GTF does not award grants for the following:Initiatives unrelated to our mission, vision, and strategy;Lobbying, political activities, or attempts to influence action on specific legislation;Direct donations or grants to individuals;Operating expenses, past operating deficits, or debt requirements;Capital construction projects;Athletic teams or
- [History](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/about-us/history/) - Greater Texas Foundation is built on a long history of service to the students of Texas. The organization from which Greater Texas Foundation evolved was founded in 1981 as the Greater East Texas Higher Education Authority. At the time, students borrowed from private lenders to pay for their higher education under the Federal Family Education
- [Newsletter](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/newsletter/) - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER Get regular updates about opportunities and resources. Read about changemakers across the state. Join us in creating a brighter future for Texas students. Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Organization * Subscribe VistaNewsletterArchives SUBSCRIBE TO OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER Get regular updates about opportunities and resources. Read about
- [GTF Scholars](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-scholars/) - "It was not all about money. I had someone who genuinely cared about my academic progress and what they could do to help me succeed. Unlike any other scholarship!" — GTF Scholar Greater Texas Foundation models its mission through its innovative GTF Scholars program.The first program of its kind in Texas, GTF Scholars was established
- [Grant Announcements](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/news-stories/grant-announcements/) - Grant Announcements Stories Grant Announcements Recent Grants Since its inception, Greater Texas Foundation has awarded more than $148 million in grants. And we consider new grant proposals throughout the year. Here are our most recent grant announcements. Building Stronger Pathways for Opportunity Youth in the Coastal Bend Read More Using AI to Improve Transfer Pathways
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- [Annual Report 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2023/) - Creating Waves of Change: The ripple effect of innovation in education ANNUAL REPORT 2023 Table of Contents Executive Letter | Ripples of Impact Across Texas | GTF Scholars are the Future | Grant Activity | Reaching the Next Shore About Greater Texas Foundation | Return to Main Website EXECUTIVE LETTER The National Science Foundation says
- [Dr. John Moss reflects on his long and distinguished career in Texas education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/this-retired-director-still-looks-to-the-future-of-education-post/) - This retired director still looks to the future of education Dr. John Moss was a member of the board of directors at Greater Texas Foundation from 1989 until his retirement in late 2023. He served as chair of the board, a member of the Executive Committee, co-chair of the Charitable Activities Committee, and as a
- [Lee College Awarded $750,000 to Launch Innovative Pathway Program for Incarcerated Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/lee-college-awarded-750000-to-launch-innovative-pathway-program-for-incarcerated-students-post/) - BAYTOWN, TX, Jan. 25, 2024 – The Lee College Foundation has received a $750,000 grant from the Greater Texas Foundation and Trellis Foundation to launch a new program to help incarcerated students complete their college degrees and certificates once they are released from prison.The “Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education” project offers individuals leaving the
- [Vista: July 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/vista-july-2023/) - Supporting Bright Futures During graduation season, we get to see our mission fulfilled in very tangible ways. Recently, President and CEO Sue McMillin attended a ceremony for the first cohort of graduates from the Texas Bioscience Institute in Hutto. Supported by a 2020 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Institute helps students in rural Central Texas take dual
- [REGIONAL TALENT NETWORK IMPACT](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/regional-talent-network-impact-post/) - Our partner, Economic Mobility Systems, hosted the Regional Talent Networks Rural Convening, where rural Texas school leaders shared how they are helping more students get to and through college with degrees aligned to regional workforce needs. This short video shares their success metrics and convening highlights.
- [Illuminating the educational journey](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/illuminating-the-educational-journey-post/) - The journey to a postsecondary credential or degree is certainly worth taking. Yet, in reality, that journey can be complex and expensive, and all students need help to navigate it successfully. Grantmaking to improve transfer, transitions, and advising is one of our strategic priorities because we believe every student deserves pathways that are affordable, clear, and
- [Looking Forward](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/looking-forward/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Looking Forward​ Bright Prospects
- [<strong>Based on overwhelming success, Greater Texas Foundation invests an additional $12 million its flagship scholarship program</strong>](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/based-on-overwhelming-success-greater-texas-foundation-invests-an-additional-12-million-its-flagship-scholarship-program-post/) - Eight universities to receive funding in 2023Thanks to its clearly demonstrated effectiveness, Greater Texas Foundation is extending the GTF Scholars program to help more Early College High School students achieve their dreams of a college education. The surge of Early College High Schools (ECHS) in Texas has helped many more low-income or first generation students
- [Newsletter](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/news-stories/newsletter/) - Vista: June 2026 This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of partnering with you. As we head into the fall of 2026, we’ll be taking a moment to reflect Read More » September 2, 2026 Vista: February 2026 New Report | Innovation with Heart Community colleges are where nearly half of Texas students begin their postsecondary journey—and
- [Small Dollars for Big Impact: How Texas Community Colleges are Creating Effective Models for Emergency Aid](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/small-dollars-for-big-impact-how-texas-community-colleges-are-creating-effective-models-for-emergency-aid-post/) - Approximately 3 million U.S. students drop out of college each yeardue to a small, unexpected expense—such as a medical bill or car breakdown.In the Fall of 2021, Greater Texas Foundation launched the Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap program, a three-year, $1.5 million grant program to help ten community colleges across the state develop efficient, equitable, sustainable
- [GTF Scholars program continues to shine](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-scholars-program-continues-to-shine-post/) - The GTF Scholars program was the first of its kind in Texas, designed in 2012 to help ECHS students thrive in college and earn a bachelor’s degree at a lower cost and with less debt. Because of the unequivocal success of the program, Greater Texas Foundation has approved $12 million in new funding for GTF Scholars over
- [Annual Report 2020](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/) - Resolve Standing with students through an extraordinary year2020 Annual Report TABLE ofCONTENTS Home About Letter Features Student Supports During COVID-19​ Educational Equity Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home About Letter Features Student Supports During COVID-19​ Educational Equity Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website
- [GTF Scholars](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/gtf-scholars-2/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website GTF Scholars Spotlight The
- [Features-Collaborations](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/features-collaborations/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website FEATURES Collaborations with Wider
- [Grant Activity](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/grant-activity/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website $17.2 million in grants
- [FEATURES-Rural-Promise](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/features-rural-promise/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website FEATURES Rural Promise Advocates
- [Creating opportunity in every zip code](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/creating-opportunity-in-every-zip-code-post/) - The state of Texas will not achieve its educational attainment and economic development goals without fully unlocking the talent and potential of its rural students–all 700,000+ of them. When students earn a postsecondary credential they are better prepared to contribute to the economic prosperity of their region and to achieve a better quality of life.
- [Features-Home-Grown Talent](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/features-home-grown-talent/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website As we looked at
- [ABOUT GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/about-greater-texas-foundation/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website ABOUT GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION
- [EXECUTIVE LETTER](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/annual-report-2021/executive-letter/) - GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION | Annual Report 2021 Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website Home Letter About Features Home-Grown Talent Rural Promise Collaborations with Wider Horizons Scholars Spotlight Grant Activity Looking Forward Return To Main Website EXECUTIVE LETTER Investing for
- [Transformational model helps rural students succeed after graduation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/transformational-model-helps-rural-students-succeed-after-graduation-post/) - In Roscoe Texas, 90% of students earn an associate’s degree or workforce certification before they even don their cap and gown for high school graduation. In comparison, nationally only 29% of students from rural high schools even enroll in postsecondary education. Our video tells the story of Roscoe Collegiate ISD’s winning formula for student success and local
- [How to Build Pathways to Opportunity for Young People in Rural Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/how-to-build-pathways-to-opportunity-for-young-people-in-rural-texas-post/) - One component of our grant-making strategy is partnering with rural communities to build the supports students need to access and complete a postsecondary credential. The foundation hosted the Texas Rural Collaboration Convening in November 2021 to ask: “How do we build, strengthen, and sustain pathways to opportunity for young people in rural Texas?”The convening report,
- [Greater Texas Foundation Contributes to Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Denise M. Trauth](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-contributes-to-scholarship-in-honor-of-dr-denise-m-trauth-post/) - Contact: Leslie Gurrola, Greater Texas Foundationlesliegurrola@greatertexasfoundation.org BRYAN, TEXAS – In recognition of the many contributions President Denise M. Trauth has made to Texas higher education, Greater Texas Foundation is awarding $100,000 to an endowed scholarship in her name at Texas State University. Dr. Trauth has served as Texas State University’s President since 2002, and during her tenure,
- [Greater Texas Foundation Honors Legacy of Dr. Diana Natalicio](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-honors-legacy-of-dr-diana-natalicio-post/) - Contact:Leslie Gurrola,Greater Texas FoundationBRYAN, TEXAS –Greater Texas Foundation will honor the legacy of Dr. Diana Natalicio with contributions to endowed scholarships in her name at The University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College.Dr. Diana Natalicio served as President of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) for 31 years until
- [Greater Texas Foundation Recognized as Texas State University Hero](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/greater-texas-foundation-recognized-as-texas-state-university-hero-post/) - October 15, 2021Contact: Leslie Gurrola, Greater Texas Foundation BRYAN, TEXAS – Greater Texas Foundation was recognized as a Texas State University Hero for its contributions to the University totaling over $1 million. Since 2003, Greater Texas Foundation has awarded 22 grants to Texas State University (TXST) in support of the foundation’s mission to improve postsecondary opportunity and success for all students. Greater Texas
- [An Inside Look at the Texas College Access Network](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/an-inside-look-at-the-texas-college-access-network-post/) - In 2018, GTF awarded a $1,275,800 grant to Educate Texas to launch the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN), which supports college access and success practitioners through professional development, data analysis, convenings, and more. Watch the video below to learn more about the vision for TxCAN, and visit www.edtx.org/txcan for more information.
- [An Inside Look at GTF Scholars](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/an-inside-look-at-gtf-scholars-post/) - Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Scholars was established in 2012 to increase the number of Texas Early College High School (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree. View the video below or visit our GTF Scholars page to learn more about this one-of-a-kind program.
- [GTF Hosts Seventh Annual Leadership Conference](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-hosts-seventh-annual-leadership-conference-post/) - The seventh annual GTF Scholars Leadership Conference brought together early college high school graduates from across the state to develop friendships, step outside their comfort zones, and prepare for leadership in college and beyond. The event, held in Bryan, TX on March 1-2, included students from all nine GTF Scholars institutions: Texas A&M University, Texas
- [Texas Emergency Aid Grant Program Launched with THECB and Trellis](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/texas-emergency-aid-grant-program-launched-with-thecb-and-trellis-post/) - The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Greater Texas Foundation, and Trellis Foundation launched the collaborative Texas Emergency Aid Grant Program to support students across Texas public, private, and non-profit higher education institutions during the COVID-19 crisis. The goal of this public-private partnership is to raise up to $2 million to support the state’s two- and
- [GTF Scholars Attend Eighth Annual Leadership Conference in February 2020](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/gtf-scholars-attend-eighth-annual-leadership-conference-in-february-2020-post/) - Greater Texas Foundation welcomed 22 undergraduate students to Bryan/College Station in February for the 2020 GTF Scholars Leadership Conference. The students, all early college high school graduates participating in the GTF Scholars program, represented eight institutions across the state.The conference featured team-building activities at the ChallengeWorks ropes course; an etiquette dinner led by Randi Mays-Knapp
- [College advising help is on the way with Future Focused TX](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/college-advising-help-is-on-the-way-with-future-focused-tx-post/) - Texas high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates will soon have access to virtual college advising through the Future Focused TX campaign, funded in part by a $375,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) to Get Schooled.When the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools across the state in March, high school students lost access to in-person advising
- [Four Principles for Effective College and Career Advising](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/four-principles-for-effective-college-and-career-advising-post/) - In Texas, 70 percent of high school counselors are working with more than the ASCA recommended number of students. Yet every student needs one-on-one attention from an advisor or counselor to chart their path to college and career. The staff at Greater Texas Foundation talked to our grantees and partners across the state to compile this
- [Supporting students through an extraordinary year](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/supporting-students-through-an-extraordinary-year-post/) - In 2020, students faced unprecedented obstacles to their educational success. Global pandemic, financial hardships, remote learning, difficulty accessing college and career advising, and systemic racism all converged to produce inequitable educational outcomes. In this challenging environment, Greater Texas Foundation funded many student-centered programs that became beacons of hope, meeting students where they are with timely,
- [Grantee Resources](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grantee-resources/) - Grantee Resources Questions about the Grantee Portal 1. What is the Grantee Portal? GTF’s Grantee Portal is accessible by invitation only. The Grantee Portal is an online grants management system, used by both applicants and grantees to submit concept papers, proposals, and grant reports. Registered users may also use the grantee portal to view payments
- [Innovation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/priorities/innovation/) - Innovation Sometimes, an emerging idea needs nurturing and funding to mature.To respond to new opportunities with significant potential and that may not directly address one of our four goal areas, the foundation funds a portfolio of innovative projects that: Are original or new to the context, user, or application Are in nascent stages and need
- [Transfer, Transition & Advising](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/priorities/transfer-transition-and-advising/) - Transfer, Transition & Advising The path to a credential is often long and complex, and students can stray off course at many points along the way.Transitions between high school and college, and between two- and four-year institutions, are especially challenging. As of 2020, only 52% of public high school graduates enroll in an institution of
- [Grant Activity](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/grant-activity/) - In 2020, Greater Texas Foundation’s board of directors approved 58 grants for a total of $12,148,778 in new funding to improve postsecondary outcomes for Texas students. $12 Million in Grants in 2020 A Home Base for Transitioning Foster Youth: $10,000 To support approximately six former foster youth, ages 18-25, pursuing a high school equivalency credential
- [Educational Equity](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/features/educational-equity/) - Student enrollment in Texas postsecondary institutions has increased and diversified over time. Between 2007 and 2017, four-year public university enrollment grew by 38 percentage points, and two-year public institutions saw an increase of 12 points. Almost 70% of the Texas postsecondary population are students of color, and about half of students receive Pell grants due
- [Student Supports During COVID-19​](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/features/student-supports-during-covid-19​/) - Keeping Advising Accessible The Future Focused Texas (FFTX) campaign was initiated in 2020 as a response to the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic. Access to high-quality college and career advising in high school is critical to helping students prepare to enroll and succeed in postsecondary education. Yet advisors and counselors were challenged by school
- [Letter](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/letter/) - Communicating our mission In support of our strategic plan, we have been revisiting our brand and strengthening our communications programs, and you’ll begin to notice some changes this fall. Our updated branding honors our history while emphasizing our focus on the future and the energy we bring to the work.A newly-redesigned website and email newsletter
- [Looking Forward](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/looking-forward/) - Although 2020 presented tremendous challenges, it deepened our commitment to serve Texas students. The public health crisis and its aftermath reinforced the importance of supporting the whole student through the many challenges they face in life. The increasing focus on social injustices across the country underscored the need to acknowledge and dismantle the barriers different
- [Scholars Spotlight](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/scholars-spotlight/) - Darinka Carrasco-Cardona Valle Verde Early College High SchoolUniversity of Texas at El PasoMajor in Computer Science and minor in FinanceExpected graduation: Spring 2023 What was your first year of college like? Because of the pandemic, all my classes were online, and I lived at home. I am part of the Miner Ambassadors and we had
- [About](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/about/) - Vision Greater Texas Foundation’s vision is for all Texas students to have equal opportunity to access and succeed in postsecondary education. Mission Greater Texas Foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. We put particular focus on helping underserved and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
- [Features](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/2020annualreport/features/) - Greater Texas Foundation is dedicated to helping more Texas students earn a postsecondary degree or credential. We do this work by making grants, building organizational capacity, supporting collective action, funding and sharing research, convening leaders, and forming partnerships, all with a focus on student success. We prioritize our work around five areas of critical need:
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## Reports

- [Annual Report 2023](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2023/)
- [CAC-2016 Annual report](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/cac-2016-annual-report/)
- [Annual Report 2022](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2022/)
- [Annual Report 2021](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2021/)
- [Annual Report 2017](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2017/)
- [Annual Report 2019](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2019/)
- [Annual Report 2020](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2020/)
- [CAC-2017 Annual Report](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/cac-2017-annual-report/)
- [CAC-2018 Annual Report](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/cac-2018-annual-report/)
- [Annual Report 2018](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2018/)
- [Annual Report 2016](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2016/)
- [Annual Report 2015](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2015/)
- [Annual report 2013](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/report/annual-report-2013/)

## Resources

- [Innovation with Heart: How Texas Community Colleges Are Changing the Student Experience](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/innovation-with-heart-how-texas-colleges-are-changing-the-student-experience/) - Community colleges are where many Texans begin their journey to a living-wage career. And Texas community colleges are rising to the challenge to build innovative support structures and programs that help students achieve their wide-ranging educational and career goals. In fact, some of the best, most collaborative, and scalable student support initiatives are coming from
- [Opportunity Youth: Coming into Focus](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/opportunity-youth-coming-into-focus/) - In this 2025 update report, we checked back with some of the 80+ participants who attended the 2021 Opportunity Youth (OY) Convening to provide an update on the initiatives that serve opportunity youth. In the intervening years, educators, nonprofits, and funders worked in concert to better serve opportunity youth, even in the face of significant
- [The Power of Human Connection](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/the-power-of-human-connection-in-disruptive-times/) - This 2024 report details a multiyear, multisource analysis of qualitative data drawn from 225 first-year early college high school graduates who were part of the GTF Scholars Program operating at eight Texas public universities. In their own words, the students described the value of the supports they received from the Program and from their institution
- [Pathways of Promise: The Link Between Math and Outcomes Beyond High School](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/pathways-of-promise-the-link-between-math-and-outcomes-beyond-high-school/) - E3 Alliance published a 2014 statewide research study analyzing the relationship between the highest level of mathematics mastered by high school students and subsequent education outcomes. Based on the results, E3 Alliance made the following recommendations: Strengthen middle school math instruction and counseling.Develop fourth-year CTE courses aligned to college majors.Build a stronger educator pipeline by
- [Financial Access to Postsecondary Education in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/financial-access-to-postsecondary-education-in-texas/) - Greater Texas Foundation supports strategies that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. This report presents the most recently available data on the financial needs of Texas postsecondary students. the sources of funding available to students, and students’ unmet need. Read the Report
- [Issue Brief: Student Parents: Challenges and Solutions](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/gtf-brief-student-parents/) - About 25% of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions have children. Despite their growing strength in number, however, student parents continue to face unique obstacles that prevent them from attaining credentials at rates comparable to their peers. Student parents’ educational outcomes are not only important for the students themselves, but also have a significant impact on their children and communities. This brief describes
- [Issue Brief: Financial Access to Postsecondary Education in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/issue-brief-financial-access-to-postsecondary-education-in-texas/) - Greater Texas Foundation invests in student-centered solutions that allow more Texans to achieve their postsecondary goals. As part of our grantmaking strategy, we support interventions that make college more affordable so cost does not create a barrier to completion of a credential. The following brief presents the most recently available data on the financial needs
- [Issue Brief: What Does Asset-Based Framing Look Like in Practice?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/issue-brief-what-does-asset-based-framing-look-like-in-practice/) - This brief offers a primer on asset-based approaches that enhance student outcomes. It poses four questions your organization can ask itself to facilitate asset-based approaches in your work and includes two profiles of partner organizations who are effectively utilizing asset-based approaches to support student success. Read more
- [A Regional Approach to Early College and Degree Pathways](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/a-regional-approach-to-early-college-and-degree-pathways/) - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's robust regional approach to creating postsecondary access gets a closer look in this white paper. Findings revealed the importance of student-centered approaches, innovation with intentionality, and data-sharing as keys to building regional baccalaureate pathways. And for historically underrepresented students, early college high schools and the GTF Scholars program
- [Issue Brief: Success Strategies for Adult Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/issue-brief-success-strategies-for-adult-students/) - Adult students face a particular set of challenges that colleges and universities must address to support students moving from enrollment to graduation. We’ve identified 6 strategies that successful schools and programs are using to better serve adult students. Also included in this Issue Brief are dozens of resources for further reading about this important population.Read
- [How to Support Opportunity Youth in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/how-to-support-opportunity-youth-in-texas/) - We brought together 80+ people to answer the question, “What would it take to reconnect opportunity youth to education and work equitably and at scale?” This report documents what we learned. Read the Executive Summary and Read the Report
- [Policy Landscape for Opportunity Youth](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/policy-landscape-for-opportunity-youth/) - This paper by JFF provides an overview of Texas policies that support pathways for opportunity youth to attain high school and postsecondary credentials. Read the report
- [Striving for Equity through Math Education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/striving-for-equity-through-math-education/) - MathEquity Texas brought together leaders from across the state to expand and accelerate mathematics equity efforts. After the initial convening, affinity groups met virtually on a regular basis to share progress, setbacks, and potential next steps or solutions. This brief describes the initiative’s process and shares perspectives from participants. Read the brief
- [Four Keys to Collaboration in Rural Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/four-keys-to-collaboration-in-rural-texas/) - Education leaders across the state are joining forces across district and sectoral lines to build smart models that make sure students’ college and career options aren’t limited by geography. At our convening, 46 rural leaders shared their keys to success. Convening Report Guide to Rural Education Collaboratives in Texas
- [Women and Parents in the Texas Workforce](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/women-and-parents-in-the-texas-workforce/) - A robust future for Texas’s workforce demands a more robust and equitable approach to work-based learning initiatives. In this report, Young Invincibles spoke to women and parents in trade fields and apprenticeships. Read More
- [Small Dollars for Big Impact: How Texas Community Colleges are Creating Effective Models for Emergency Aid](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/small-dollars-for-big-impact-how-texas-community-colleges-are-creating-effective-models-for-emergency-aid/) - This Case Study shares lessons learned in the first year of the Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap program and highlights the progress at two participating schools. Read more
- [What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Dual Credit Programs for Underserved Students?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/what-are-the-benefits-and-challenges-of-dual-credit-programs-for-underserved-students/) - Although an additional credential beyond a high school diploma is increasingly required for access to careers that pay living wages, students from low-income families are less likely than their peers to enroll in and complete postsecondary education. In Texas, dual credit programs, which offer students the chance to complete college courses at low or no
- [Do First-Year Seminars Work for Students Enrolled in Developmental Math?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/do-first-year-seminars-work-for-students-enrolled-in-developmental-math/) - Only about half of students placed into developmental mathematics complete the developmental sequence and continue on to credit-bearing coursework. Many institutions have turned to first-year seminars as a strategy for developing the skills of underprepared students. This series of papers funded through the Greater Texas Foundation Faculty Fellows program describes the impact of two first-year
- [Black Students’ Networks with Peers and Staff at Texas Higher Education Institutions](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/black-students-networks-with-peers-and-staff-at-texas-higher-education-institutions/) - Dr. Joshua Childs is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin. With support from GTF, he investigated Black student networks at universities to understand how they facilitate completion, workforce readiness, and a positive college experience. Learn more.
- [Issue Brief: Four Guiding Principles for Effective College and Career Advising](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/issue-brief-four-guiding-principles-for-effective-college-and-career-advising/) - Grantees and partners across the state of Texas contributed to this Issue Brief filled with best practices and practical approaches to advising for schools where resources are constrained. Read the brief
- [How to Design a Scholarship Program that Improves College Completion](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/how-to-design-a-scholarship-program-that-improves-college-completion/) - College scholarships have long played an important role in ensuring access to postsecondary education in the U.S. However, we are now focusing on persistence and completion as well. According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board which tracked the cohort of students who were 9th graders in 1997, thirty percent enrolled in postsecondary education and
- [Issue Briefs: The Pathway to Completion](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/issue-briefs-the-pathway-to-completion/) - Only one in five Texas eighth graders will complete some form of postsecondary credential within six years of high school graduation. Greater Texas Foundation works to ensure students remain on a solid education pathway by supporting efforts to ensure Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education. This series
- [Policy Levers to Strengthen Transfer Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/policy-levers-to-strengthen-transfer-success/) - Texas relies heavily on its community colleges to provide low-cost access to undergraduate coursework for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University researched ways to improve postsecondary success for Texas transfer students. Using Clearinghouse data, policy analysis, and interviews with educators, CCRC found that the existing
- [Issue Brief: Supporting Students and Schools in Times of Disaster](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/issue-brief-supporting-students-and-schools-in-times-of-disaster/) - Catastrophic events can leave grantmaking organizations looking for mission-aligned ways to support impacted communities. Hurricane Harvey was one such event, disrupting the lives and learning of thousands of students when it tore through Texas in August 2017. Government agencies, nonprofits, funders, and citizens acted quickly to meet the immediate needs of the region, but long-term
- [Texas Rural Opportunity Youth Landscape Analysis](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/texas-rural-opportunity-youth-landscape-analysis/) - There are currently 4.9 million opportunity youth, defined as young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither enrolled in school nor participating in the labor market, in the United States. Nearly half of all opportunity youth can be found in rural communities. Because Texas is home to the largest number of
- [Best Practices from Universities with GTF Scholars](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/best-practices-from-universities-with-gtf-scholars/) - GTF Scholars is a highly effective program combining a cohort model with scholarship funding and student support services to measurably impact the success of Early College High School students in earning a college degree. The program serves as a model for other funders or institutions who want to develop a similar student success initiative. The
- [How Do Black Students Build and Use Social Networks at a Predominantly White Institution?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/how-do-black-students-build-and-use-social-networks-at-a-predominantly-white-institution/) - Social capital—relationships that provide access to resources, information, and expertise—is critical for any college student’s success. For many young people, college is unfamiliar territory, and navigating the complexities of academic requirements, financial aid, and a new social scene can feel nearly impossible without help. Building a strong network of friends, classmates, mentors, faculty, and staff
- [How Can Math and Science Educators Help Students Learn Using Their Native Languages?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/how-can-math-and-science-educators-help-students-learn-using-their-native-languages/) - Mastering foundational math and science concepts is key to success in many college and career pathways, but the specialized vocabulary required in these subject areas can be a barrier for students whose native language is not the primary instructional language used in school. Asset-based pedagogical approaches that help students use their native language to understand
- [Lessons learned from grantmaking in rural Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/lessons-learned-from-grantmaking-in-rural-texas/) - In line with our strategy, Greater Texas Foundation has invested more than $5 million to boost postsecondary success in rural areas of Texas. Along the way we have learned some valuable lessons about collaborative partnerships and student success strategies in rural areas. Foundation staff member Allison Pennington shared these effective practices in the Fall 2020
- [Markers of Success in the GTF Scholars Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/markers-of-success-in-the-gtf-scholars-program/) - The foundation engaged an external evaluation team to assess the impact of the GTF Scholars program. Recently they concluded their study of the first wave of the program, which served 485 students across five cohorts and four institutions. Using a rigorous, quasi-experimental, mixed-methods approach, the evaluators concluded GTF Scholars are more significantly likely to persist
- [Improving Latino College Transfer in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/improving-latino-college-transfer-in-texas/) - This report expands knowledge about Texas Latino students while providing higher education institutions and policymakers across the country with actionable information to help more Latino students graduate. Excelencia in Education conducted extensive interviews with faculty and staff at four pairs of two-year and four-year institutions across the state to learn how Latino students experience transfer
- [How  Well Does the Transition for College Math Course Prepare Students for College?](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/how-well-does-the-transition-for-college-math-course-prepare-students-for-college/) - Few policies have changed the face of college and career preparation in Texas more than House Bill 5, a major revision of high school curriculum and graduation requirements passed by the state legislature in 2013. One provision of HB5 required school districts to offer a college preparatory math course for students not meeting college readiness
- [Data Tool from The Texas Tribune](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/resource/data-tool-from-the-texas-tribune/) - With support from Greater Texas Foundation, The Texas Tribune developed an interactive tool that allows users to explore higher education outcomes in Texas. Texas Higher Ed Outcomes This tool tracks long-term educational outcomes for every student who started eighth grade in a Texas public school between 1997 and 2005.

## Announcements

- [Building Stronger Rural Pathways From High School to Work](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/building-stronger-rural-pathways-from-high-school-to-work/) - Rural students often face disconnected pathways between high school, college, and the workforce, making it harder to earn credentials that lead to economic opportunity. With a $1 million grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Economic Mobility Center will work with Howard College and Grayson College to build a shared data system that will allow for strengthened
- [Reconnecting Stop-Out Students to Degree Completion](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/reconnecting-stop-out-students-to-degree-completion/) - The University of Houston-Downtown is launching a new initiative to reengage students who have stopped out without completing a degree. This initiative will target students have stopped out since 2018 without completing a degree, leaving many with college credits but no credential. With a $600,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the University of Houston-Downtown will
- [Expanding Support for Low-Income Adult Learners](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/expanding-support-for-low-income-adult-learners/) - Low-income adult learners often face financial and practical barriers that make it difficult to enroll in college, complete training, and advance into the workforce. With a $171,878 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Inc. (CAEL) will help community colleges across Texas expand participation in SNAP Employment and Training, connecting
- [Examining the Impact of Unpaid Balances on College Enrollment](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/examining-the-impact-of-unpaid-balances-on-college-enrollment/) - Tens of thousands of Texas college students may be forced to leave school because they cannot pay outstanding account balances, but the scope and causes of this issue are not well understood. With a $75,013 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Texas Appleseed will research involuntary disenrollment policies and practices across higher education institutions, combining data
- [Building Stronger Pathways for Opportunity Youth in the Coastal Bend](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/building-stronger-pathways-for-opportunity-youth-in-the-coastal-bend/) - Young adults in rural communities can face significant barriers to reconnecting with education, gaining work experience, and finding a clear path to economic mobility. With a $404,626 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Jobs for the Future will partner with Education to Employment Partners to strengthen college and career pathways for Opportunity Youth ages 16–26 in
- [Using AI to Improve Transfer Pathways for Texas Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/using-ai-to-improve-transfer-pathways-for-texas-students/) - Transfer students can lose valuable college credits when courses do not clearly align across institutions, adding time and cost to earning a degree. With a $1,546,875 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Texas Transfer Alliance, led by Educate Texas at Communities Foundation of Texas, will help institutions in the state implement an AI-enabled tool to
- [Strengthening Belonging and Purpose in Texas Community Colleges](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/strengthening-belonging-and-purpose-in-texas-community-colleges/) - Opportunity youth and returning adult students may struggle to find a sense of belonging and purpose early in college, which can affect persistence and completion. With a $774,737 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum will integrate belonging- and purpose-centered practices into the Minding College Minds toolkit developed by the Meadows Mental
- [Aligning Dual Enrollment Pathways in the Rio Grande Valley](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/aligning-dual-enrollment-pathways-in-the-rio-grande-valley/) - The college roadmap for high school students in the Rio Grande Valley remains unclear due to institutional friction and siloed data, making it harder for students to earn and access college credits. With a $750,000 grant to Commit, two additional school district collaboratives and Texas Southmost College will integrate into a shared data system hosted
- [Connecting Credentials to Careers Through Better Data](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/connecting-credentials-to-careers-through-better-data/) - Students and jobseekers can benefit from clear, accessible information about which credentials lead to strong wages and in-demand careers. With a $415,940 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Texas Talent Accelerator will deploy advanced data tools to strengthen data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and the sharing of insights on credentials of value. This effort will help
- [Designing Future-Ready Pathways for San Antonio Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/designing-future-ready-pathways-for-san-antonio-students/) - Too many students leave high school without access to college credit, industry credentials, or clear guidance on what comes next. With a $100,453 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, a cohort of CAST Schools will partner with two San Antonio high schools—Edison High School and Southwest Legacy High School—to strengthen dual credit access, align credentials to
- [Measuring How Promise Programs Strengthen Rural Communities](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/measuring-how-promise-programs-strengthen-rural-communities/) - Rural communities are investing in Promise programs to expand college access, but evidence of their long-term impact is critical. With a $300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, The University of Texas at Austin will examine how the first Rural College Promise programs (Red River, Texoma, and TJC) influence students’ educational attainment, workforce outcomes, and economic
- [A New Online Pathway for Early Childhood and Elementary Educators](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/a-new-online-pathway-for-early-childhood-and-elementary-educators/) - Texas faces a growing shortage of certified early childhood and elementary teachers. With a $416,555 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to East Texas A&M University Foundation, the university will launch a fully online, competency-based teacher preparation program designed for paraprofessionals and career changers. By combining flexible pacing, field-based experience, and high-touch advising, the program will
- [Clarifying Texas's General Education Curriculum to Support Student Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/clarifying-texass-general-education-curriculum-to-support-student-success/) - Clear, consistent guidance supports stronger transfer and student success. Through a $200,000 grant, Greater Texas Foundation will support the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in facilitating research, stakeholder engagement, and coordinated communication as the General Education Curriculum Advisory Committee develops recommendations for the future of Texas’ general education curriculum.
- [A Systems Approach to Expanding Apprenticeships in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/a-systems-approach-to-expanding-apprenticeships-in-texas/) - Texas needs a unified, regional strategy to scale high-quality apprenticeships aligned with workforce and education needs. With a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, C-BEN will work across all 10 economic development regions to set shared goals, conduct a statewide landscape scan, and identify incentives and barriers to expanding apprenticeships. By aligning employers, higher education,
- [Training Teachers to Bring College Readiness Into the Classroom](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/training-teachers-to-bring-college-readiness-into-the-classroom/) - Many students—especially low-income and first-generation learners—lack access to college readiness support during the school day. With a $430,600 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, CollegeSpring will train 300 Rio Grande Valley high school math and English teachers to integrate college readiness into core instruction, expanding access for students who might not otherwise receive this support. By
- [Building Capacity to Reconnect Adult Learners to College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/building-capacity-to-reconnect-adult-learners-to-college/) - Disconnected adults represent a major opportunity to strengthen credential attainment and workforce participation in Texas. With a $300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Victoria College Foundation, the college will expand its capacity to reengage adult learners by using data to guide staff training, strengthening outreach and marketing, and building partnerships with community organizations and
- [Connecting East Texans to Skills, Credentials, and Opportunity](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/connecting-east-texans-to-skills-credentials-and-opportunity/) - East Texas employers need stronger pipelines connecting education to high-wage, high-demand careers. With a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Tyler Area P-16 Council will lead the East Texas Tri-Agency Initiative (ETTAI) to design, scale, and sustain career pathways aligned with regional labor market needs. Through cross-sector partnerships, work-based learning, and coordinated advising, the
- [Closing Service Gaps for Student Parents at Rural Institutions](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/closing-service-gaps-for-student-parents-at-rural-institutions/) - Student parents at rural Texas colleges often face gaps in services and limited access to coordinated supports. With a $383,216 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Trellis Strategies will launch the Rural Student Parent Pathways Project to convene a Community of Practice and provide research and technical assistance to 16 rural-serving institutions. The project will help
- [Turning Behavioral Science Into Scalable Student Support](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/turning-behavioral-science-into-scalable-student-support/) - Colleges are looking for student success strategies that are proven to work—and that can be implemented at low cost using existing campus resources. With a $160,033 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Behavior Change for Good Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania is partnering with six Texas universities to evaluate eight low-cost, evidence-based interventions aimed
- [Connecting Institutions to Create Seamless Pathways for Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/connecting-institutions-to-create-seamless-pathways-for-students/) - Students navigating transfer pathways across Texas often encounter fragmented systems that undermine belonging, persistence, and completion—especially when institutions operate in isolation. With a $721,294 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Institute for Evidence-Based Change will support seven colleges and universities in two Texas regions to build a shared culture of student belonging and success. Through
- [Texas Tech Foundation assesses the impact of House Bill 8 on rural Community Colleges](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/texas-tech-foundation-assesses-the-impact-of-house-bill-8-on-rural-community-colleges/) - With a $300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Texas Tech Foundation, Inc. will evaluate the implementation and early effects of Texas' Outcome-Based Funding for Community Colleges (HB8). The study includes a quantitative longitudinal data analysis of funding shifts, qualitative fieldwork to document implementation of the model, forecasts of future funding trends, and an analysis of
- [The Aspen Institute enhances curriculum for senior leadership at rural community colleges](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/the-aspen-institute-enhances-curriculum-for-senior-leadership-at-rural-community-colleges/) - With a $524,950 grant, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) will adapt leadership curriculum and resources for senior leaders from 28 institutions around the country, including 4 Texas institutions, that are participating in NCII's rural regionalized guided pathways work. The curriculum will be designed to enhance the capacity of senior leaders to implement scaled
- [Council of Independent Colleges launches a Texas consortium for experiential learning](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/council-of-independent-colleges-launches-a-texas-consortium-for-experiential-learning/) - In 2023, approximately 8.2 million learners wanted to pursue an internship, but only 3.6 million could actually secure one. To address this gap in opportunity, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) will launch a three-year statewide consortium in Texas focused on offering experiential learning and fueled by a $300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Ten
- [IDRA collaborates with ESC 1 to provide tailored on-site support for ECHS and P-TECH models in the RGV](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/idra-collaborates-with-esc-1-to-provide-tailored-on-site-support-for-echs-and-p-tech-models-in-the-rgv/) - With a $500,000 grant, IDRA will work with ESC 1 to deliver sustained professional development, technical assistance, mentoring, and coaching to replicate nationally recognized ECHS practices in the Rio Grande Valley. Through consistent, tailored on-site support to districts and campuses, IDRA will help build wall-to-wall ECHS and P-TECH models and a research- and practice-based framework
- [OneGoal implements a system-level program to provide tailored postsecondary coaching](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/onegoal-implements-a-system-level-program-to-provide-tailored-postsecondary-coaching/) - With a $281,990 grant, OneGoal will expand their systems-level program model to make postsecondary access and support more accessible to students in districts that are underserved by typical college and career advising programs. Experts from the OneGoal Leadership Network work alongside rural district partners to assess their students' postsecondary readiness and define a path to
- [CAVALRY creates degree-based apprenticeships to fill San Antonio workforce gaps](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/cavalry-creates-degree-based-apprenticeships-to-fill-san-antonio-workforce-gaps/) - In San Antonio, fewer than 25% of high school graduates earn a postsecondary credential within six years, while employers across Texas face widening talent shortages. To meet this crisis, CAVALRY's Workforce Innovation and Apprenticeship Center, supported with a $540,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, acts as an intermediary to connect K-12, postsecondary institutions, and employers.
- [Panola College adopts integrated AI-powered system to improve learner communication](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/panola-college-adopts-integrated-ai-powered-system-to-improve-learner-communication/) - As enrollment continues to grow and institutional capacity remains the same, institutions are struggling to maintain a direct connection with learners. With a $210,991 grant, Panola College will implement Element451, a comprehensive customer relationship management platform, to centralize all student communication. With Element451, all students will receive clear, personalized communications, proactive outreach, and access to
- [Sam Houston State University Provides Intensive Support when Students are Most Vulnerable](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/sam-houston-state-university-provides-intensive-support-when-students-are-most-vulnerable/) - At-risk groups are retained nearly 8% less than their peers in postsecondary education. With a $458,101 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Sam Houston State University will work to minimize this retention gap with a two-tiered approach that provides wraparound services at critical transition points for learners. Pre-care will provide ongoing, relationship-based support during the critical
- [Talent Strong Texas Pathways gets additional funding](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/talent-strong-texas-pathways-gets-additional-funding/) - With a $1,800,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Texas Texas Success Center (TSC) will continue Talent Strong Texas Pathways, a statewide strategy that accelerates institutional transformation across Texas community colleges through goal-driven, student-focused implementation of guided pathways. Participation in the initiative helps colleges build internal capacity for implementation and sustainability, promote student success for
- [Jasper ISD brings needed education and workforce opportunities to adult learners and opportunity youth](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/jasper-isd-brings-needed-education-and-workforce-opportunities-to-adult-learners-and-opportunity-youth/) - In the Deep East Texas College and Career Alliance's (DETCCA) service region, fewer than 22% of adults over the age of 25 have completed any form of postsecondary credential (source: U.S. Census Bureau). A $550,137 grant to Jasper ISD will enable DETCCA to introduce two new workforce pathways and expand existing programs to help adult
- [E3 Alliance strengthens and expands Central Texas College Attainment Network (CenTxCAN)](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/e3-alliance-strengthens-and-expands-central-texas-college-attainment-network-centxcan/) - In Central Texas, the college completion rate for students from low-income households was 39% within six years of high school graduation for the class of 2017, compared to 68% for students from non-low-income households.To close this gap, E3 Alliance will use a $295,363 grant from the Greater Texas Foundation to expand the work of the
- [ACC brings academic support services into the classroom](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/acc-brings-academic-support-services-into-the-classroom/) - Full-time students enrolled at ACC are twice as likely to utlize tutoring and coaching services compared to their part-time peers. ACC is launching a pilot that unites Academic Coaches/Advisors, Supplemental Instructors, and Embedded Tutors to serve the same students and faculty in the same classrooms. A grant for $416,634 from Greater Texas Foundation will support
- [Scaling and Launching Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships across Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/scaling-and-launching-rural-pathway-excellence-partnerships-across-texas/) - Rural learners in Texas graduate high school at higher rates than their urban peers, but are less likely to enroll in a postsecondary institution. To increase college and career opportunities for rural students, Empower Schools is supporting the expansion of the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) to three new regions, Region 14, Region 1, and
- [CEN continues to expand their P-20 model in rural Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/cen-continues-to-expand-their-p-20-model-in-rural-texas/) - Texas data shows that 29% of people ages 18-24 are enrolled in a college or university in rural communities and 42% of adults in these regions hold a degree or credential. A $1,118,985 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) will help support the expansion of Year 13/14 pathways for recent high school
- [Universities redesign the first two years](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/universities-redesign-the-first-two-years/) - Over half of all student attrition in postsecondary takes place in the first two years of college. A $1,144,898 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to the Gardner Institute will help up to six Texas universities redesign their first two years of college to improve retention and academic success. Universities that commit to the Transformation Initiative
- [Mixed-methods study into the barriers English language learners experience at two-year institutions in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/mixed-methods-study-into-the-barriers-english-language-learners-experience-at-two-year-institutions-in-texas/) - Roughly one in four public high school graduates in Texas who immediately matriculated in a two-year institution was once classified as an English Learner (EL) in the K-12 system. A $195,091 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to The University of Texas at Dallas will support research into the current success gap between ELs and non-ELs
- [Grant Announcement: Data-to-Action for Parenting Students in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-data-to-action-for-parenting-students-in-texas/) - In Texas, 11% of parenting students complete a degree in six years compared with 46% of non-parenting students. In 2023, in hopes of supporting these students, Texas required that colleges collect data on parenting students and develop new supports for them, but many colleges are struggling to build efficient and useful data systems and use
- [Grant Announcement: Temple College Rural CTE Coop (the Coop)](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-temple-college-rural-cte-coop-the-coop/) - Historically, many rural economies are based on agriculture, but that narrative is changing dramatically with the development of high-tech businesses among these communities. A $888,691 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Temple College will support the building of 5 collaborative Dual Credit Career and Technical Education pathways shared across eight different schools. These pathways will
- [Grant Announcement: Economic Mobility in Texas Higher Education Institutions](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-economic-mobility-in-texas-higher-education-institutions/) - Recouping college costs, including opportunity costs, can take learners anywhere from between 6 months to over 20 years. Public Agenda seeks to identify best practices among Texas institutions that provide economic mobility boosts to their students through a $365,000 grant. This grant will provide case studies for how colleges and universities can successfully create pathways
- [Grant Announcement: University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 2+2 Pathways](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-university-of-houston-college-of-liberal-arts-and-social-sciences-22-pathways/) - Nationally only 16% of community college students that intend to complete a bachelor's degree do so in 6 years. A $377,752 grant to University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences will launch a 2+2 Pathway with Houston GPS Community College partners, easing transfer and improving outcomes for learners to ensure more Texans
- [Grant Announcement: Effective Practices for Addressing Student Unmet Financial Need](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-effective-practices-for-addressing-student-unmet-financial-need/) - In Texas, only 35% of students with $10,000 or more in unmet financial need complete college within six years. A $490,846 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to EdTrust will fund research that identifies and promotes promising strategies from Texas colleges supporting student persistence and completion by addressing financial and basic needs insecurity.
- [Grant Announcement: Blinn College's rural collaborative ACCSS plans expansion with new district partners and employers](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-blinn-colleges-rural-collaborative-accss-plans-expansion-with-new-district-partners-and-employers/) - A $539,308 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will drive the expansion and enhancement of the Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) program in South-Central Texas. ACCSS is built on three foundational pillars: Holistic Student Support, which cultivates academic and career development; Enhanced Student Pathways, which empowers students to navigate their educational and career
- [Grant Announcement: The Untapped Potential of Noncredit Education at Community Colleges: Restructuring Programs and Pathways to Meet Texas’ Postsecondary and Workforce Goals](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-the-untapped-potential-of-noncredit-education-at-community-colleges-restructuring-programs-and-pathways-to-meet-texas-postsecondary-and-workforce-goals/) - Enrollment in noncredit education has skyrocketed in recent years, as many adults see these short-term career and technical courses as the most efficient and affordable way to secure a better-paying job. A $292,186 grant to University of Houston will support a research-to practice project aimed at improving postsecondary outcomes and economic opportunities for students in
- [Grant Announcement: Advise Texas expands its college advising support in the Brazos Valley](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-advise-texas-expands-its-college-advising-support-in-the-brazos-valley/) - A $381,996 grant from GTF will help Advise TX to expand on the success of its "near peer" model in Bryan/College Station schools by adding an adviser who will serve Franklin, Hearne, and Caldwell ISD. The expansion to rural schools will allow the additional college adviser to serve multiple schools and be based out of
- [Grant Announcement: La Familia helps parents support their college-bound students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-la-familia-helps-parents-support-their-college-bound-students/) - A $236,875 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support Texas A&M-San Antonio efforts to educate parents of students from San Antonio's ASPIRE Network. La Familia program helps parents of South Bexar County high school students understand the college-going experience through workshops, events and campus visits.
- [Grant Announcement: National Veteran Education Success Tracker (NVEST) in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-national-veteran-education-success-tracker-nvest-in-texas/) - Student Veterans of America, in partnership with The Texas A&M System, will build off their National Veteran Education Success Tracker research to provide an in-depth look at statewide student veteran success. Thanks to a $563,750 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the research will not only inform student veteran initiatives on campuses across the state, but
- [Grant Announcement: College Possible Texas - Capacity-Building & Planning for College Access & Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/college-possible-texas-capacity-building-planning-for-college-access-success/) - A $100,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support College Possible in its efforts to double the number of students served from college access all the way to college success. This planning grant will allow them to develop a blueprint for growth, enhance program offerings, engage in high-impact, state-wide partnerships and strengthen organizational capacity.
- [Grant Announcement: Planning PATHS (Providing Access to Holistic Support) to Postsecondary Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-planning-paths-providing-access-to-holistic-support-to-postsecondary-success/) - A $196,190 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support a partnership between Communities in Schools of Central Texas (CIS) and Austin Community College to bring the CIS model to a postsecondary environment. Funding will help the partners determine how to implement the CIS model at Austin Community College.
- [Grant Announcement: Data-Driven Investments in the Workforce of the Future](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-data-driven-investments-in-the-workforce-of-the-future/) - A $600,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support Texas 2036 in its efforts to create a unique, robust, and multi-faceted set of data infrastructures that combine data from multiple state agencies into accessible and actionable data products that can inform school districts, community colleges, the media, and policymakers. The three workflows will result in
- [Grant Announcement: A Community-Based Study on the Impact of Texas's SB17 on Marginalized College-Going Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-a-community-based-study-on-the-impact-of-texass-sb17-on-marginalized-college-going-students/) - With a $299,999 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, IDRA will conduct actionable research on the impact to marginalized college-going students of Texas’s Senate Bill 17 and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding affirmative action in higher education. IDRA seeks to explore the impact of those laws on high school students’ access to college and
- [Grant Announcement: Expanded Systems of Support for Students at Texas Colleges and Universities](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-expanded-systems-of-support-for-students-at-texas-colleges-and-universities/) - Greater Texas Foundation is pleased to announce a $300,000 grant to EMERGE to help more high achieving low-income students in the Houston region connect with selective colleges and while guiding them to on-time completion with minimal debt. This grant builds upon previous work GTF supported at EMERGE, to enhance partnership building and stewardship with in-state
- [Grant Announcement: Integrative Relevant, Data-rich Explorations for Teaching Algebra](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-integrative-relevant-data-rich-explorations-for-teaching-algebra/) - Greater Texas Foundation is proud to announce an award of $575,123 to support an innovative initiative led by the Dana Center, Skew The Script, and Agile Mind. Leveraging the Dana Center’s expertise in modernizing high school mathematics, Skew The Script’s instructional materials, and Agile Mind’s digital instructional design, this project aims to provide Texas students
- [Grant Announcement: Deepening Corequisite Implementation Across Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-deepening-corequisite-implementation-across-texas/) - Greater Texas Foundation is pleased to announce an award of $300,000 to the Dana Center to enhance student success in mathematics. The proposed project aims to build capacity among postsecondary institutions, focusing on aligning corequisite course implementation with evidence-based best practices. Through tailored technical assistance, the Dana Center will support at least 13 institutions in
- [Grant Announcement: Alamo Colleges District Credit Mobility Project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-alamo-colleges-district-credit-mobility-project/) - The Alamo Colleges District will launch the Alamo Colleges District Credit Mobility Project with $499,840 from Greater Texas Foundation. This transformative initiative aims to create a student-facing degree planning portal that will facilitate seamless transfers between the Alamo Colleges and its many college and university partner institutions. The portal will provide essential information on credit
- [Grant Announcement: Minding College Minds](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-minding-college-minds/) - The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is partnering with the Texas Success Center to initiate the Minding College Minds Project with a $700,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. This groundbreaking initiative will design a unique framework and curriculum of evidence-based practices, fostering the capacity of community colleges to establish comprehensive postsecondary mental health systems. With
- [Grant Announcement: Statewide Course Sharing Expansion](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-statewide-course-sharing-expansion/) - The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) will expand its statewide Course-Sharing Partnership Pilot with a $340,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. This initiative, initially launched with Governor's Emergency Educational Relief (GEER) Funds and philanthropic support, engaged ten two-year public institutions, presenting an opportunity to align with an existing GTF grant focused on STEM course
- [Grant Announcement: Expansion of Rural Student Success InitiativeGrant Announcement:](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-expansion-of-rural-student-success-initiativegrant-announcement/) - Greater Texas Foundation is proud to award $1,269,070 to continue support for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Rural Student Success Initiative (RSSI). This initiative improves non-academic college access and retention supports and will expand interventions to 14 new school districts and add staff to effectively scale its central office capacity. RSSI's intentional design prioritizes under-resourced rural
- [Grant Announcement: Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-pathways-from-prison-to-postsecondary-educationgrant-announcement/) - Lee College will expand its capacity to serve incarcerated students with a $496,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to support the Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education project. This initiative provides a comprehensive education and reentry support system, starting in prison and continuing at Lee College's Baytown campus, until students achieve their degrees or professional
- [Grant Announcement: How Narratives Can Shift Apprenticeship in TexasGrant Announcement:](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-how-narratives-can-shift-apprenticeship-in-texasgrant-announcement/) - Young Invincibles will engage in research aimed at advancing access to apprenticeship programs in Texas with a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. This project will delve into the messaging, recruitment, and retention strategies employed by workforce development providers, high schools, and state agencies to encourage participation by historically underrepresented young people in apprenticeships. By
- [Grant Announcement: The Cost of Experience Project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-the-cost-of-experience-project/) - The University of Texas at San Antonio will launch the Cost of Experience Project with $299,870 from Greater Texas Foundation. This initiative is designed to provide comprehensive support, including peer mentoring, faculty coaching, and career development opportunities, to historically underserved populations, with a focus on first-generation and Pell-eligible juniors. The goal of the program is
- [Grant Announcement: A cohort-based approach to enhancing student success at Northeast Lakeview College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-a-cohort-based-approach-to-enhancing-student-success-at-northeast-lakeview-college/) - With $142,630 from Greater Texas Foundation, Northeast Lakeview College will launch a transformative program aimed at boosting the success rates of economically disadvantaged students. This initiative will support first-year students at Northeast Lakeview College across two cohorts in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024. By implementing five evidence-based practices, including cohort-based learning communities, holistic advising, supplemental
- [E3 Alliance to Improve Educational Support for English Learners in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/e3-alliance-to-improve-educational-support-for-english-learners-in-texas/) - Greater Texas Foundation awarded $365,032 to E3 Alliance for their “Preparing English Learners for the Texas Economy” initiative. E3 Alliance will collaborate with education and community partners, examining data and identifying ways to improve educational systems and long-term supports for English Learners and creating pathways to living wage jobs with high industry demand.
- [Collaborative to support Future Ready Bexar County goals](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/collaborative-to-support-future-ready-bexar-county-goals/) - Up Partnership was awarded $1,185,766 from Greater Texas Foundation to support their Equitable Enrollment Collaborative (EEC). This grant will enable leaders from multiple school districts, higher education institutions, and community organizations to collaborate and develop a unified framework for college-bound advising, enhance college readiness initiatives, and establish a shared data tracking system. Together, they are
- [Creating education and workforce training centers in Coastal Bend counties.](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/creating-education-and-workforce-training-centers-in-coastal-bend-counties/) - With $400,415 from Greater Texas Foundation, The Upskill Coastal Bend Partnership will create community education and workforce training centers in six rural counties in the Coastal Bend region. The centers will provide one-stop locations for residents to work with trained Navigators to connect to postsecondary education and workforce training opportunities, leading to credential completion and
- [THECB develops Institutional Collaboration Center](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/thecb-develops-institutional-collaboration-center/) - The THECB received $250,000 to develop the Institutional Collaboration Center, designed to help schools expand course offerings and create efficiencies through collaboration.
- [Besteiro Middle School and Lopez Early College High School leaders get math instructional support from Instructional Partners](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/besteiro-middle-school-and-lopez-early-college-high-school-leaders-get-math-instructional-support-from-instructional-partners/) - With a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Instruction Partners will deepen their work with school leadership to enhance math learning for middle and high school students in Brownsville.
- [Texas Success Center continues to help the state's community colleges create clear, efficient pathways for all students.](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/texas-success-center-continues-to-help-the-states-community-colleges-create-clear-efficient-pathways-for-all-students/) - Greater Texas Foundation's $1.2 million grant will help TACC's Texas Success Center continue efforts to equip community colleges to best serve students through integrated workforce pathways and an increased emphasis on equitable outcomes.
- [Students with experience in the foster care system benefit from Education Reach for Texans work with campus staff](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/students-with-experience-in-the-foster-care-system-benefit-from-education-reach-for-texans-work-with-campus-staff/) - A $95,700 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Texas Center for Child and Family Studies will support Education Reach for Texans to provide training and professional development for campus liaisons at colleges across the state to best support postsecondary students with experience in the foster care system. Education Reach for Texans will utilize funding for
- [Systems Change Efforts supported through Leadership Academy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/systems-change-efforts-supported-through-leadership-academy/) - Achieving the Dream's Racial Equity Leadership Academy launches its second cohort. The academy will provide curriculum and coaching support to college leadership teams as they identify, design, and sustain college-wide change efforts on their campuses. With a $83,705 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, two Texas colleges will join 13 other college across the nation for
- [Building a model for rural collaborations in the Permian Basin](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/building-a-model-for-rural-collaborations-in-the-permian-basin/) - Empower Schools is bringing together school districts, higher education partners, and industry leaders to expand college and career opportunities for students in the Permian Basin. With $129,000 from Greater Texas Foundation and additional support from partner funders, Empower Schools will work with key stakeholders and engage in strategic planning to identify, build, and implement the
- [Reaching More Students with the Rural College Promise Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/reaching-more-students-with-the-rural-college-promise-program/) - Economic Mobility Systems & Rural Community College Alliance are collaborating to bring the know-how and expertise of rural college promise programs to more communities across the state. A $109,000 planning grant to Dallas Foundation will allow Economic Mobility Systems to prepare a second cohort of rural community colleges to launch the Promise-in-a-Box model in their
- [Grant announcement: Supporting Texas school districts to ensure all students are college-ready](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-partnering-to-get-college-resources-in-the-hands-of-texas-families/) - With a $480,500 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, The National Postsecondary Strategy Institute will partner with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to supplement their fellowship program. THECB's Texas OnCourse Fellowship program, designed to increase district use and promotion of college readiness resources, will get additional coaching and support for data-driven change from the
- [Grant Announcement: Students get closer to careers thanks to CBE programs](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-students-get-closer-to-careers-thanks-to-cbe-programs/) - The Competency-Based Education Network will continue to support a cohort of Texas institutions to establish competency-based education (CBE) programs that provide students with affordable and efficient pathways to living-wage careers. The $789,600 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support the establishment of CBE programs in the fields of nursing, organizational leadership, hospitality, peer support and
- [Grant Announcement: Aligning Industry Credential Pathways to Local Workforce Needs at HCC and TSC](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-aligning-industry-credential-pathways-to-local-workforce-needs-at-hcc-and-tsc/) - Students in Houston and South Texas will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to increase their income and fill regional workforce needs thanks to Workcred's partnership with Houston Community College and Texas Southmost College. Through a $354, 882 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Workcred will partner with HCC, TSC and regional employers to
- [Grant Announcement: A study to understand the impact of emergency aid funding](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-a-study-to-understand-the-impact-of-emergency-aid-funding/) - The Education Trust will investigate the equity and impact of HEERF emergency aid disbursements across Texas to highlight best practices and replicable examples with a $239,677 grant. The goal is to better understand how emergency aid can support college completion and ensure that such practices result in equitable outcomes for all.
- [Grant Announcement: Latino Adult Student Success Academy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-latino-adult-student-success-academy-2/) - In partnership with Excelencia in Education, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) built a Latinx Adult Student Success (LASS) academy to help a cohort of postsecondary institutions identify areas of strength and need, and to take actionable steps to better serve their Latinx adult learners. With a $490,994 grant to the Strada Collaborative,
- [Grant Announcement: Diversifying the STEM teacher workforce](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-diversifying-the-stem-teacher-workforce-2/) - Prairie View A&M University will prepare more highly qualified secondary STEM teachers to enter the workforce by establishing a UTeach secondary STEM teacher preparation program on its campus. With $800,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas at Austin will assist Prairie View A&M University in implementing the UTeach model
- [Grant Announcement: Continued support for Rural Student Success Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-continued-support-for-rural-student-success-initiative-2/) - In partnership with 21 rural Texas school districts, the Rural Student Success Initiative (RSSI) seeks to improve accessibility and quality of non-academic college access and retention supports for rural high school students. RSSI leverages AgriLife Extension's place-based platform to develop meaningful partnerships with rural ISDs and their local communities. With $620,892 from Greater Texas Foundation,
- [Grant Announcement: Re-enrolling West Texas adults with some college and no degree](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-re-enrolling-west-texas-adults-with-some-college-and-no-degree-2/) - Nearly 4 million Texans over the age of 25 have earned some college credit, but never a degree. With $420,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, Western Governors University will increase degree attainment among rural West Texans by identifying and re-engaging college stop-outs and providing them clear pathways to degree completion while offering key support systems.
- [Grant Announcement: Understanding the impact of recommended course sequences on student transfer](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-understanding-the-impact-of-recommended-course-sequences-on-student-transfer-2/) - With $406,476 from Greater Texas Foundation, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin will examine student transfer pathways to estimate course credit loss across students, courses, programs of study, and institutions and estimate the relationship between of credit loss and subsequent college outcomes.
- [Grant Announcement: Summer Certification Cohort: a pilot project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-summer-certification-cohort-a-pilot-project-2/) - 50 graduating high school students from low-income communities in Houston will obtain industry recognized credentials this summer in a new pilot program from BridgeYear. With $189,198 from Greater Texas Foundation, BridgeYear will establish the Summer Certification Cohort pilot project to connect recent high school graduates to untapped industry-recognized certification opportunities so they can earn a
- [Grant Announcement: Virtual reality preparation for careers in healthcare](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-virtual-reality-preparation-for-careers-in-healthcare-2/) - With virtual reality technology, students in the San Angelo region will explore and prepare for careers in healthcare from a $468,403 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Shannon Medical Center, Howard College, TRANSFR VR, Region 15, Concho Valley Workforce Development Board and local education agencies will collaborate to develop virtual reality programming for middle school and
- [Grant Announcement: Innovative practices to support Opportunity Youth](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-innovative-practices-to-support-opportunity-youth-2/) - With a $1,000,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, The Aspen Institute will establish the Texas Opportunity Youth Innovation Fund to scale and sustain re-connection programming for opportunity youth. Communities across the state are building coalitions to help re-engage young people who have become disconnected from school and work, yet many of these communities are under-utilizing
- [Grant Announcement: A community of practice to get Opportunity Youth back on track](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-a-community-of-practice-to-get-opportunity-youth-back-on-track-2/) - Since 2017, Greater Texas Foundation has supported Jobs for the Future (JFF) to build Back on Track pathways at re-engagement schools and programs. Back on Track is focused on building bridges into and through postsecondary education and training for young people who left high school without a credential. With a new $258,000 grant from Greater
- [Grant Announcement: Expanding wraparound supports for post-traditional students across Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-expanding-wraparound-supports-for-post-traditional-students-across-texas-2/) - PelotonU is expanding virtual coaching services for Texas students in remote regions of the state with a support from Greater Texas Foundation. PelotonU provides holistic wraparound supports for students enrolled in online programs with the goal to ensure any student with the will and drive can earn a degree on time and with little-to-no debt,
- [Grant Announcement: More Texas community colleges to adopt Caring Campus](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/more-texas-community-colleges-to-adopt-caring-campus/) - With support from Greater Texas Foundation, the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) will implement its signature program, Caring Campus, at 10 community colleges in Texas to increase students’ connectedness, sense of belonging, and overall success. Caring Campus provides coaches for staff and faculty at institutions to identify and implement specific behaviors that lead to cultural
- [Grant Announcement: Diversifying the STEM teacher workforce](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-diversifying-the-stem-teacher-workforce/) - Prairie View A&M University will prepare more highly qualified secondary STEM teachers to enter the workforce by establishing a UTeach secondary STEM teacher preparation program on its campus. With $800,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas at Austin will assist Prairie View A&M University in implementing the UTeach model
- [Grant Announcement: Virtual reality preparation for careers in healthcare](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-virtual-reality-preparation-for-careers-in-healthcare/) - With virtual reality technology, students in the San Angelo region will explore and prepare for careers in healthcare from a $468,403 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Shannon Medical Center, Howard College, TRANSFR VR, Region 15, Concho Valley Workforce Development Board and local education agencies will collaborate to develop virtual reality programming for middle school and
- [Grant Announcement: Latino Adult Student Success Academy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-latino-adult-student-success-academy/) - In partnership with Excelencia in Education, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) built a Latinx Adult Student Success (LASS) academy to help a cohort of postsecondary institutions identify areas of strength and need, and to take actionable steps to better serve their Latinx adult learners. With a $490,994 grant to the Strada Collaborative,
- [Grant Announcement: Continued support for Rural Student Success Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-continued-support-for-rural-student-success-initiative/) - In partnership with 21 rural Texas school districts, the Rural Student Success Initiative (RSSI) seeks to improve accessibility and quality of non-academic college access and retention supports for rural high school students. RSSI leverages AgriLife Extension's place-based platform to develop meaningful partnerships with rural ISDs and their local communities. With $620,892 from Greater Texas Foundation,
- [Grant Announcement: Re-enrolling West Texas adults with some college and no degree](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-re-enrolling-west-texas-adults-with-some-college-and-no-degree/) - Nearly 4 million Texans over the age of 25 have earned some college credit, but never a degree. With $420,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, Western Governors University will increase degree attainment among rural West Texans by identifying and re-engaging college stop-outs and providing them clear pathways to degree completion while offering key support systems.
- [Grant Announcement: Understanding the impact of recommended course sequences on student transfer](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-understanding-the-impact-of-recommended-course-sequences-on-student-transfer/) - With $406,476 from Greater Texas Foundation, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin will examine student transfer pathways to estimate course credit loss across students, courses, programs of study, and institutions and estimate the relationship between of credit loss and subsequent college outcomes.
- [Grant Announcement: Summer Certification Cohort: a pilot project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-summer-certification-cohort-a-pilot-project/) - 50 graduating high school students from low-income communities in Houston will obtain industry-recognized credentials this summer in a new pilot program from BridgeYear. With $189,198 from Greater Texas Foundation, BridgeYear will establish the Summer Certification Cohort pilot project to connect recent high school graduates to untapped industry-recognized certification opportunities so they can earn a postsecondary
- [Grant Announcement: Innovative practices to support Opportunity Youth](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-innovative-practices-to-support-opportunity-youth/) - With a $1,000,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, The Aspen Institute will establish the Texas Opportunity Youth Innovation Fund to scale and sustain re-connection programming for opportunity youth. Communities across the state are building coalitions to help re-engage young people who have become disconnected from school and work, yet many of these communities are under-utilizing
- [Grant Announcement: A community of practice to get Opportunity Youth back on track](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-a-community-of-practice-to-get-opportunity-youth-back-on-track/) - Since 2017, Greater Texas Foundation has supported Jobs for the Future (JFF) to build Back on Track pathways at re-engagement schools and programs. Back on Track is focused on building bridges into and through postsecondary education and training for young people who left high school without a credential. With a new $258,000 grant from Greater
- [Grant Announcement: Expanding wraparound supports for post-traditional students across Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-expanding-wraparound-supports-for-post-traditional-students-across-texas/) - PelotonU is expanding virtual coaching services for Texas students in remote regions of the state with a support from Greater Texas Foundation. PelotonU provides holistic wraparound supports for students enrolled in online programs with the goal to ensure any student with the will and drive can earn a degree on time and with little-to-no debt,
- [Grant Announcement: Event series on impacts of COVID-19 on higher education in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-event-series-on-impacts-of-covid-19-on-higher-education-in-texas/) - Greater Texas Foundation is granting $100,000 to the Texas Tribune to support an event series on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education in Texas. Four events across the state will increase understanding of important issues in higher education brought about by the pandemic. State and national data will inform productive dialogue on
- [Grant Announcement: Advancing rural Texas educational opportunities with P-20 model](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-advancing-rural-texas-educational-opportunities-with-p-20-model/) - With $1.2 million from Greater Texas Foundation, Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) will scale its innovative P-20 System Model to rural school districts across the state, providing students with affordable educational pathways from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary education. Headquartered in Roscoe, TX, CEN establishes education and economic partnerships within rural communities to help students earn degrees and certifications
- [Grant Announcement: More Texas community colleges to adopt Caring Campus](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-more-texas-community-colleges-to-adopt-caring-campus/) - With support from Greater Texas Foundation, the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC) will implement its signature program, Caring Campus, at 10 community colleges in Texas to increase students’ connectedness, sense of belonging, and overall success. Caring Campus provides coaches for staff and faculty at institutions to identify and implement specific behaviors that lead to cultural
- [Grant Announcement: Pathways to and Through College & Careers Through Student-Centered Advising](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-pathways-to-and-through-college-careers-through-student-centered-advising/) - With a $277,722 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, CAST Schools will evaluate, expand, and document its holistic advising model. Advising at CAST Schools engages the entire school community, industry mentors, and external partners in a holistic approach that begins with intentional purpose planning in the 9th grade and offers guided college and career activities with reflection for each year of high
- [Grant Announcement: Increasing impact and scale at TxCAN](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-increasing-impact-and-scale-at-txcan/) - Relaunched by Educate Texas in 2018, the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) connects and supports college access initiatives across Texas, with the goal of increasing college access for all students – especially for those from the least advantaged backgrounds. With a grant from Greater Texas Foundation, TxCAN will focus on collective action strategies that are
- [Grant Announcement: Innovative math instruction at Uplift Education charter schools](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-innovative-math-instruction-at-uplift-education-charter-schools/) - New Classrooms Innovation Partners, Inc. will facilitate individualized math instruction for students in Uplift Education network schools through its innovative learning model, Teach to One 360, and digital solution, Teach to One Roadmaps Plus. These programs provide each student with a personalized curriculum that meets them where they are to fill knowledge gaps and accelerate
- [Grant Announcement: Training Math Teachers to Pursue Equity](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-training-math-teachers-to-pursue-equity/) - Teach For America will strengthen and standardize training for math teachers to develop the knowledge, skills, and orientations that will allow them to accelerate the learning of their students. The training will ensure that teachers have high-quality professional development that centers on culturally responsive pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and universal design for learning to ensure students
- [Grant Announcement: New research to identify and address barriers to success for part-time students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-new-research-to-identify-and-address-barriers-to-success-for-part-time-students/) - Research demonstrates that part-time college students have poorer academic outcomes than full-time students, yet recent data show more than two thirds of community college students in Texas attend part-time. With support from Greater Texas Foundation, researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas and Texas State University will explore enrollment patterns of part-time students at
- [Grant Announcement: Better student data and easier analysis through the Postsecondary Data Partnership](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-better-student-data-and-easier-analysis-through-the-postsecondary-data-partnership/) - Comprehensive student-level data is critical for colleges and universities to understand and improve student outcomes. The Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) platform from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center empowers institutions with more comprehensive student data, easier data analysis, and enhanced visual representations of data to better understand how to help their students succeed. With a
- [Grant Announcement: Future Focused Texas continues to ensure Texas students have resources and support to pursue a postsecondary education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-future-focused-texas-continues-to-ensure-texas-students-have-resources-and-support-to-pursue-a-postsecondary-education/) - The Future Focused Texas (FFTX) campaign was initiated in 2020 as a response to the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic. The campaign was spearheaded by Get Schooled, Texas College Attainment Network (TxCAN), United for College Success, College Forward, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and Texas OnCourse with support from Greater Texas Foundation and
- [Grant Announcement: Increasing College, Career, and Military Readiness in the Permian Basin](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-increasing-college-career-and-military-readiness-in-the-permian-basin/) - As part of the Texas Impact Network (TIN) The Commit Partnership will increase college, career, and military readiness of students in the Permian Basin with a $174,500 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. The Texas Impact Network was formed to empower schools to maximize funding available through the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Outcomes Bonus
- [Grant Announcement: Supporting the CCMR Rural Accelerator Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-supporting-the-ccmr-rural-accelerator-program/) - The Texas Impact Network (TIN) is launching the CCMR Rural Accelerator Program to support rural districts to increase the number of students who are college, career, and military ready. The CCMR Rural Accelerator program will support an initial cohort of 20 rural districts to participate in a data-driven evaluation of current CCMR programming and develop
- [Grant Announcement: Addressing inequity at critical transition points in math education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-addressing-inequity-at-critical-transition-points-in-math-education/) - The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin enables more rural students of color to have the math preparation necessary to successfully transition into postsecondary programs that lead to high-wage, high-demand jobs in the Texas economy. Support from Greater Texas Foundation will allow the Dana Center to launch a two-strand approach
- [Grant Announcement: Near-peer advisers encourage college-going practices for students in the Brazos Valley](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/tamu-gtf-tamu-advising-corps-4-0/) - Students in four high schools across Bryan and College Station will have access to near-peer advisers through an extension of the GTF TAMU Advising Corps program. This $540,000 grant will employ recent Texas A&M University graduates to guide students through the college application and enrollment processes. Advisors will guide students through college campus visits, college fairs, SAT/ACT registration events
- [Grant Announcement: Course-sharing will expand STEM course offerings for community college students in rural Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-course-sharing-will-expand-stem-course-offerings-for-community-college-students-in-rural-texas/) - Rural community colleges across the state will expand course offerings to students through inter-institutional course sharing facilitated by the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas (DigiTex). DigiTex facilitates course sharing at community colleges across the state, enabling students to take needed courses offered by other institutions without the burden of navigating the complications of credit
- [Grant Announcement: Rural Student College Access Project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-rural-student-college-access-project/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a three-month planning grant in the amount of $49,136 to the Texas A&M Foundation to support the Rural Student College Access Project. Texas has the largest population of rural K-12 students in the country. Of Texas’s 900,000 rural public school students, approximately 40 percent grow up in poverty, which is known
- [Grant Announcement: Middle Math Matters](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-middle-math-matters/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $203,296 to The University of Texas at Tyler in support of their project, Middle Math Matters: Promoting Successful Postsecondary Pathways through Mathematical Problem Solving in Middle Grades. This project will replicate an initiative led by E3 Alliance in the Austin area, which provides a proven professional
- [Grant Announcement: Success Partnerships for Systems Change](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-success-partnerships-for-systems-change/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $250,000 to College Forward in support of their project, Success Partnerships for Systems Change. College Forward provides college success services to low-income students and the postsecondary institutions that serve them, training near-peer mentors to guide students into and through college. To date, the organization has reached
- [Grant Announcement: Texas Pathways](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-texas-pathways/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 to the Texas Success Center in support of their project, Texas Pathways: Five-Year Implementation. The Texas Success Center provides statewide coherence to student success initiatives and advocates for related policies. The Texas Pathways project is designed to increase students’ postsecondary attainment and entry into meaningful careers by helping schools, colleges, and universities partner to
- [Grant Announcement: TEGAC Guided Pathways Policy Work Group](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-tegac-guided-pathways-policy-work-group/) - Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) will support research on guided pathways with a $25,000 grant to the Texas Education Grantmakers Advocacy Consortium (TEGAC). In 2013, the Texas legislature passed House Bill 5, which required high schools to offer endorsements in broad career pathways that would connect students to postsecondary programs and jobs. Now that high schools
- [Grant Announcement: Adult Learner 360 Academy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-adult-learner-360-academy/) - The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) will partner with Excelencia in Education to launch a three-year Adult Learner 360 Academy for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) with a $499,897 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. CAEL and Excelencia will provide a process that will allow HSIs to examine how they are serving their adult students, share their strengths and challenges
- [Grant Announcement: 15 to Finish Programs](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-15-to-finish-programs/) - A first-of-its-kind study will evaluate the impact of Houston Community College’s new 15 to Finish initiative on degree attainment with a $316,404 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to the University of Houston. The college’s initiative will use targeted promotional materials embedded in student orientations and advising sessions, along with various incentives, to encourage students to
- [Grant Announcement: Work. Learn. Earn. NTCC’s Work Scholarship Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-work-learn-earn-ntccs-work-scholarship-program/) - Greater Texas Foundation will support the Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Work Scholarship Program (WSP) with a $250,000 grant. The WSP allows students the opportunity to earn their degree at NTCC by matching them with on-campus jobs beginning in tenth grade and contributing part of their earnings to a college savings account. Through the program,
- [Grant Announcement: More Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Students Will Participate in the Successful Work4College Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-more-northeast-texas-community-college-ntcc-students-will-participate-in-the-successful-work4college-program/) - More Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) students will participate in the successful Work4College program through a $470,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. W4C allows students the opportunity to earn their degree at NTCC by connecting them with jobs on campus and paying a wage that is split evenly between students’ personal use and a fund
- [Grant Announcement: High School Career Connect](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-high-school-career-connect/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $1,627,826 to the University of North Texas in support of the new High School Career Connect (HSCC) program. HSCC is a career development and education service for middle school, high school and college students throughout Denton County. HSCC will improve postsecondary access, persistence and success by providing
- [Grant Announcement: UNT High School Career Connect](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-unt-high-school-career-connect/) - University of North Texas (UNT) will continue to provide access to postsecondary and career support to students in Denton County through the High School Career Connect program with a $664,541 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Through partnerships with Denton County schools, UNT High School Career Connect provides career assessments, guidance, and resources to students, counselors, administrators, and parents via mentoring from UNT student peer
- [Grant Announcement: United for College Success, Phase IV](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-united-for-college-success-phase-iv/) - Led by KIPP Texas-Houston, United for College Success (UFCS) will expand its reach and continue building on the momentum of its previous work with a $461,032 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. UFCS is a coalition of eight public charter districts and three independent school districts tracking more than 80,000 students across Texas. Through leveraging the
- [Grant Announcement: More Texas Students Will Get Back on Track to College with Support from Greater Texas Foundation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-more-texas-students-will-get-back-on-track-to-college-with-support-from-greater-texas-foundation/) - Greater Texas Foundation awarded a grant of $895,000 to JFF (Jobs for the Future) to help Texas dropout recovery programs place more students on a path to postsecondary education. JFF will bring its evidence-based Back on Track to College model to five programs serving youth who have fallen off track to high school graduation. Each
- [Grant Announcement: JFF Will Expand Work with Texas Opportunity Youth with Continued Support from Greater Texas Foundation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-jff-will-expand-work-with-texas-opportunity-youth-with-continued-support-from-greater-texas-foundation/) - Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) announced a $1,211,540 grant to JFF to strengthen dropout recovery schools and programs across Texas. In 2018, GTF funding allowed JFF to introduce its evidence-based Back on Track to College model to five dropout recovery schools and programs to ensure their students not only graduate college-ready but also transition smoothly to postsecondary education
- [Grant Announcement: Austin Partners in Education (APIE) To Implement Career Launch Program Partnership at Akins High School](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-austin-partners-in-education-apie-to-implement-career-launch-program-partnership-at-akins-high-school/) - Austin Partners in Education (APIE) will implement a Career Launch Program Partnership at Akins High School in Austin ISD with a $450,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. APIE will deliver its college readiness programming to Akins students in the 9th and 10th grades, pilot an approach to extend college readiness programming down to the middle
- [Grant Announcement: The College Hub](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-the-college-hub/) - Foundation Communities will continue to support students with a $300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. The grant will support the College Hub, a one-stop shop that closes the gap in services experienced by low-income, first-generation, and underserved students. The College Hub provides students with one-on-one support and access to affordable pathways through postsecondary education by providing FAFSA/TAFSA completion support, transfer advising, matched savings programs, and scholarships.
- [Grant Announcement: Improving Higher Education Outcomes of Foster Youth in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-improving-higher-education-outcomes-of-foster-youth-in-texas/) - Texas State University will study higher education outcomes for foster youth in Texas with a $72,740 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to evaluate existing programs for foster youth across the state. The first phase of the study will explore the extent to which two- and four-year public colleges and universities in Texas provide support to foster care alumni (FCA). The second
- [Grant Announcement: Jobs for America’s Graduates](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-jobs-for-americas-graduates/) - With a $199,132 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Region 5 Education Service Center will continue to provide a Job for America’s Graduates (JAG) program for at-risk, out-of school young adults aged 16-24. JAG’s primary mission is to reengage dropouts who experience social, economic, and academic barriers by providing them with student-centered and competency-based educational, career, social, and emotional services. This grant
- [Grant Announcement: South Texas College to help more adults earn GED and industry credentials](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-south-texas-college-to-help-more-adults-earn-ged-and-industry-credentials/) - South Texas College is launching a new program – the Healthcare and Information Technology Postsecondary Career Pathways Project – to help working-age Hidalgo and Starr county residents without a college degree earn postsecondary credentials. Individuals participating in the project will co-enroll in GED and technical training programs that lead to industry-recognized certifications in healthcare and information
- [Grant Announcement: Pre-apprenticeship program will help young adults earn a credential and enter workforce](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-pre-apprenticeship-program-will-help-young-adults-earn-a-credential-and-enter-workforce/) - With support from Greater Texas Foundation, Genesys Works-Houston will expand their innovative Career Accelerator pilot project to provide skills training and postsecondary credentialing for young adults who might otherwise become disconnected from both education and employment. Through this project, a cohort of young adults will receive 10 weeks of information technology and career readiness skills training, the opportunity to
- [Grant Announcement: Greater access to dual credit and career pathways for students in South-Central Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-greater-access-to-dual-credit-and-career-pathways-for-students-in-south-central-texas/) - With only 15% of high school students enrolled in dual credit classes in South-Central Texas, five rural public school districts and a community college plan to collaborate to provide academic and career resources, guidance and support necessary for students to complete a postsecondary or workforce career credential. The collaboration, called the Alliance for College and Career Student
- [Grant Announcement: Dallas County Promise Champions help high school seniors](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-dallas-county-promise-champions-help-high-school-seniors/) - Students participating in the Dallas County Promise program will receive an added layer of support as they prepare to enter college thanks to the Promise Champions Initiative. Managed by Big Thought, the Promise Champions Initiative ensures all high school seniors in the Dallas County Promise program are matched with a volunteer Champion who provides mentorship and guidance
- [Grant Announcement: TAMU-Texarkana supports students of color](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-tamu-texarkana-supports-students-of-color/) - Texas A&M University-Texarkana will continue to support students of color through their Creating & Reclaiming Opportunities for Women Nationally (CROWN) and Personal Achievement Through Help (PATH) programs with a $249,084 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. CROWN & PATH are complementary programs serving women and men of color respectively and focus on creating places of belonging for students of color
- [Grant Announcement: North Harris County schools partner to lower cost of Career and Technical Education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-north-harris-county-schools-partner-to-lower-cost-of-career-and-technical-education/) - Lone Star College-North Harris will remove financial barriers for students to participate in Career and Technical Education (CTE) coursework thanks to a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Lone Star College-North Harris is partnering with Aldine Independent School District and Spring Independent School District to launch the Dual Credit for All project to provide low-income
- [Grant Announcement: Understanding the Work-Based Learning Landscape for Women and Mothers in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-understanding-the-work-based-learning-landscape-for-women-and-mothers-in-texas/) - A $200,000 grant to Young Invincibles will support research to better understand the work-based learning landscape for women and mothers in Texas. The research team will seek to understand young adult women’s perceptions of and experiences with apprenticeship programs, as well as barriers to participation they may face. The work will culminate in a recommendations platform to be shared with key government
- [Grant Announcement: Houston GPS Equity Walk](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-houston-gps-equity-walk/) - Houston GPS Institutions will build competency to effectively serve students of all backgrounds with a $300,000 grant to University of Houston from Greater Texas Foundation. Houston GPS is an existing collaborative of 13 postsecondary institutions in the Texas Gulf Coast-Houston metro region focused on completely closing equity gaps in the postsecondary participation, success, and attainment of historically underrepresented students within the next 10 years. Through
- [Grant Announcement: Creating a Data Ecosystem from High School to Postsecondary](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-creating-a-data-ecosystem-from-high-school-to-postsecondary/) - A $181,695 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Amarillo College will support the alignment of data systems between high schools and postsecondary institutions. Amarillo College, in collaboration with Amarillo ISD, will create the data pipelines and data-use ecosystems necessary to build and maintain seamless pathways from students’ high school freshman year through high school graduation and into a postsecondary institution. The institutions will also
- [Grant Announcement: New Report Recommends Policy Levers to Strengthen Transfer Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-new-report-recommends-policy-levers-to-strengthen-transfer-success/) - Greater Texas Foundation awarded funding to the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teachers College, Columbia University, to support research on ways to improve postsecondary success for Texas transfer students. In the report to GTF, CCRC recommended ways state policy could help to improve outcomes for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution from
- [Grant Announcement: GTF Hosts Seventh Annual Fellows Study Meeting](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-gtf-hosts-seventh-annual-fellows-study-meeting/) - Greater Texas Foundation Faculty Fellows and their mentors explored connections between their research and education policy and practice at their 2019 study meeting in Bryan, Texas. In addition to sharing updates on their studies and participating in mentoring sessions, the fellows heard a panel offering advice on broadening their sphere of influence and received an
- [Grant Announcement: Rural Digital Early College High School Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-rural-digital-early-college-high-school-initiative/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $207,120 to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) in support of its project: Rural Digital Early College High School Initiative (RDESCHSI). The rural West Texas region currently has the lowest high school graduation rate in the state and low rates of college enrollment. To
- [Grant Announcement: Increasing Student Success in Entry-Level College Mathematics](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-increasing-student-success-in-entry-level-college-mathematics/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $250,000 to The University of Texas at Austin Charles A. Dana Center in support of their project: Increasing Student Success in Entry-Level College Mathematics. The low success rate of students beginning their postsecondary studies in developmental and gateway mathematics courses is of significant concern. Although developmental
- [Grant Announcement: Emergency Bridge Funding](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-emergency-bridge-funding/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $60,000 to E3 Alliance in support of their project, Emergency Bridge Funding. E3 Alliance is a data-driven non-profit education collaborative based in Austin, Texas. Its mission is to use objective data and focused community collaboration to align Central Texas education systems so all students succeed and lead the region to economic prosperity.
- [Grant Announcement: GTF TAMU Advising Corps 2.0](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-gtf-tamu-advising-corps-2-0/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $160,000 to Texas A&M University in support of their project, GTF TAMU Advising Corps 2.0. The grant supports Texas A&M’s Advise TX program, which provides two full-time college advisers to Bryan High School and Rudder High School. These advisers elevate each school’s college-going culture by offering individual advising sessions; leading campus visits to universities
- [Grant Announcement: “Tell Me What I Need to Do”](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-tell-me-what-i-need-to-do/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant in the amount of $130,000 to The University of Texas at Austin to support research conducted by Dr. Lauren Schudde and Dr. Huriya Jabbar, both assistant professors and GTF Fellows. The research titled “’Tell Me What I Need to Do’: How Texas Community College Students Experience and Interpret Transfer
- [Grant Announcement: Rural Student Success Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-rural-student-success-initiative/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant of more than $3 million to the Texas A&M Foundation in support of the AgriLife Extension Rural Student Success Initiative. The new initiative will increase the number of rural students enrolling in and completing postsecondary education by building on Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s unique statewide platform of place-based
- [Grant Announcement: Guided Pathways](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-guided-pathways/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant of $500,000 to The University of Texas at Austin to create an innovative online tool students, educators, and higher education institutions can use to help students streamline postsecondary pathways. UT Austin’s Guided Pathways project tackles a problem thousands of Texas students face every year: inefficient transfer. Most undergraduate students in the
- [Grant Announcement: An Assessment for Collective Impact](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-an-assessment-for-collective-impact/) - A $299,367 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) will support a research assessment of education and economic issues for rural communities in the Texas Panhandle. WTAMU and its regional partners will engage FSG, a trusted consulting and research firm, to gather qualitative and quantitative data about regional challenges related to
- [Grant Announcement: Back on Track to College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-back-on-track-to-college/) - Jobs for the Future (JFF) will prepare to bring its evidence-based Back on Track to College model to Texas dropout recovery programs with a $135,000 planning grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Back on Track to College addresses the poor postsecondary completion rates of students who fall off-track or drop out of high school by creating
- [Grant Announcement: Aspen Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-aspen-opportunity-youth-incentive-fund/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant of $125,000 to the Aspen Institute’s Forum for Community Solutions Opportunity Youth Incentive Fund to support the Austin Opportunity Youth Collaborative (AOYC), led by Workforce Solutions Capital Area. The AOYC supports Austin-area opportunity youth in pursuing postsecondary education and works to eliminate systemic barriers to their success.
- [Grant Announcement: Helping Houston Schools Recover from Hurricane Harvey](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-helping-houston-schools-recover-from-hurricane-harvey/) - A $50,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) will help Houston ISD replace technology in schools whose students were forced to relocate to other facilities due to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. GTF support will help ensure students can continue to learn in an environment that meets their educational needs.
- [Grant Announcement: Texas College Access Network](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-texas-college-access-network/) - Greater Texas Foundation awarded a $1,275,800 grant to Educate Texas to launch the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN). With these funds, TxCAN will increase postsecondary access for Texas students by building statewide partnerships, strengthening local college access networks, and scaling best practices. “Counselors, advisors, mentors, and other practitioners across the state are working hard to
- [Grant Announcement: ASCEND](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-ascend/) - With a grant of $714,000 from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF), Catch the Next (CTN) will continue its efforts to improve postsecondary completion rates for Texas community college students by scaling up its successful Ascender Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW) co-requisite program at nine community colleges across Texas. Through the Ascender program, CTN will work with
- [Grant Announcement: College Success Services, Latino Students, Rural Students, Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-college-success-services-latino-students-rural-students-texas/) - The Middle Math Matters professional development project will expand with an $865,963 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to The University of Texas at Tyler. Through a new collaboration with Sam Houston State University and Stephen F. Austin State University, 105 middle and high school mathematics teachers who work in East Texas rural and small-town schools
- [Grant Announcement: Changing the Lives of Women through Education and Support Services](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-changing-the-lives-of-women-through-education-and-support-services/) - The Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) will assist 100 low-income women in completing postsecondary training with a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. VIDA will provide support services and career counseling to women living in the Rio Grande Valley, particularly in rural areas of the region. This work will positively impact the lives
- [Grant Announcement: Pathways of Promise 3.0](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-pathways-of-promise-3-0/) - Greater Texas Foundation will support E3 Alliance’s Pathways of Promise 3.0: Building Systems for Equitable STEM and Career Pathways initiative with a $712,120 grant. Students who begin taking higher-level math courses in middle school have much greater access to college-level math courses in high school. In fact, 66% of students who accelerated their math coursework
- [Grant Announcement: Aspen Presidential Fellowship](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-aspen-presidential-fellowship/) - With a grant of $260,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, The Aspen Institute will engage eight exceptional, diverse Texas leaders in the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence over the next two years. The fellowship aims to develop a cadre of leaders who can transform community colleges to achieve higher levels of student success while
- [Grant Announcement: The Future of Rural](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-the-future-of-rural/) - A $10,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support The Future of Rural, a one-day symposium on issues facing rural Texas. This special Texas Tribune event, sponsored by the Texas Rural Funders’ Strategy Group, will feature subject matter experts, elected officials, and other key stakeholders engaged in dialogue about rural education, health care, immigration, economic development, and infrastructure.
- [Grant Announcement: Accelerating Mathematics Pathways in West Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-accelerating-mathematics-pathways-in-west-texas/) - The Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin will help school districts and institutions of higher education in West Texas improve their developmental and gateway math education pathways with a $1,225,158 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. The Dana Center Mathematics Pathways (DCMP) is the Center’s approach to ensuring that all students
- [Grant Announcement: Advancing Equity and Student Success in Mathematics Education at the Junior-to-Junior Level](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-advancing-equity-and-student-success-in-mathematics-education-at-the-junior-to-junior-level/) - With a grant of $250,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin will lead a coalition of practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and influencers to strengthen equity and opportunities for upward mobility through math education at the transition from high school to college. The Dana Center Mathematics Pathways
- [Grant Announcement: Ensuring Vertical Alignment across San Antonio’s Secondary and Postsecondary Landscape](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-ensuring-vertical-alignment-across-san-antonios-secondary-and-postsecondary-landscape/) - The P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County and its partners will close gaps in students’ dual credit preparation and participation in San Antonio with a $731,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Across San Antonio, high school students who earn dual credit are more likely to enroll in college and complete a credential on time. Unfortunately,
- [Grant Announcement: The Texas Transfer Project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-the-texas-transfer-project/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a grant of $398,000 to The University of Texas at Austin to support continued research on transfer-intending community college students. This funding extends an existing study, led by Dr. Huriya Jabbar and Dr. Lauren Schudde, analyzing the complete transfer process, from initial intention to baccalaureate completion or dropout. With five years
- [Grant Announcement: Genesys Works College Success Model](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-genesys-works-college-success-model/) - Genesys Works will improve transfer outcomes for low-income, minority, and first-generation youth with a $165,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. Genesys Works provides pathways to career success for high school students in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experience, and impactful relationships. Their services include an alumni program, which provides support for students as
- [Grant Announcement: Ready Texas – Phase Forward](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-ready-texas-phase-forward/) - With a grant of $568,858 from Greater Texas Foundation, the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) will expand its research into the effects of House Bill 5 on postsecondary access and success. Ready Texas: Phase Forward will build upon IDRA’s first study of HB5 implementation, in which the research team found found incremental to significant decreases in
- [Grant Announcement: An Inside Look at High School Career Connect](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-an-inside-look-at-high-school-career-connect/) - In 2017, GTF awarded $1.6 million to the University of North Texas to extend its successful college and career peer mentoring program to local middle and high schools. Take an inside look at what happened next, and visit the High School Career Connect website for more information.
- [Grant Announcement: Higher Education Reporting and Data](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-higher-education-reporting-and-data/) - With a grant of $200,000 from Greater Texas Foundation, The Texas Tribune will enhance its education data applications and education reporting so Texans have ready access to important education information and explanatory journalism. Over a two-year period, the Tribune will create new data visualizations and features as well as maintain and promote the popular Schools
- [Grant Announcement: Busting Barriers with the Dallas Promise Network](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-busting-barriers-with-the-dallas-promise-network/) - The Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) will evaluate the impact of the Dallas Promise Network with a $200,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. The network, the first of its kind in the state, is a collaborative effort between DCCCD, Dallas ISD, and University of North Texas at Dallas designed to improve educational outcomes in
- [Grant Announcement: $1.2 Million Grant Will Improve Math Pathways for Students in West Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-1-2-million-grant-will-improve-math-pathways-for-students-in-west-texas/) - Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) announces a grant in the amount of $1,225,158 to the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin to help school districts and institutions of higher education in West Texas improve developmental and gateway math education pathways for students. The three-year project will increase the number of West
- [Grant Announcement: Planning for Greater Impact](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-planning-for-greater-impact/) - Breakthrough Central Texas will create new organizational strategies to increase its impact on Texas students with a $65,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF). Breakthrough provides extended learning, comprehensive advising, and leadership experiences from middle school through college to students in low-income communities who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.
- [Grant Announcement: Roscoe Collegiate ISD Will Advance College and Career Readiness with Support from GTF](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-roscoe-collegiate-isd-will-advance-college-and-career-readiness-with-support-from-gtf/) - With a $432,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF), Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District (ISD) will sustain and share the educational innovations that have made the district a leader in college and career preparation. Roscoe Collegiate ISD provides rich learning opportunities for students beginning in pre-kindergarten laying the groundwork for a successful postsecondary education. The
- [Grant Announcement: An Inside Look at the Texas College Access Network](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-an-inside-look-at-the-texas-college-access-network/) - In 2018, GTF awarded a $1,275,800 grant to Educate Texas to launch the Texas College Access Network (TxCAN), which supports college access and success practitioners through professional development, data analysis, convenings, and more. Watch the video below to learn more about the vision for TxCAN, and visit www.edtx.org/txcan for more information.
- [Grant Announcement: Texas Persistence Partnership Continuation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-texas-persistence-partnership-continuation/) - Fifteen middle and high schools in the Rio Grande Valley will continue receiving services from EduGuide, an evidence-based online program that builds persistence and other core learning skills critical for first-generation students on the path to a college degree, with a grant of $80,000 from Greater Texas Foundation. Up to 9,000 students will participate in
- [Grant Announcement: Endorsements, College Choices, and Academic Success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-endorsements-college-choices-and-academic-success/) - Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington will analyze the impact of HB5 endorsements on students’ high school graduation, choice of college and major, persistence, academic performance, and degree attainment with a grant of $265,531 from Greater Texas Foundation. Results of the statewide, quantitative study will inform high school advisers, families, and students so
- [Grant Announcement: #RealCollege 2019](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-realcollege-2019/) - With a $50,000 grant to Temple University, Greater Texas Foundation will support #RealCollege, the nation’s premier conference on addressing food and housing insecurity among college students. The conference, scheduled for September 28-29, 2019, in Houston, Texas, will connect service providers, policymakers, students, and researchers to strengthen efforts to ensure students’ basic needs are met as
- [Grant Announcement: Implementing UTeach at Stephen F. Austin State University](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-implementing-uteach-at-stephen-f-austin-state-university/) - Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA), in partnership with the UTeach Institute and independent school districts, will implement a UTeach program with a $1,200,000 million grant from Greater Texas Foundation to The University of Texas at Austin. The program, known as SFA JackTeach, will establish a pre-service teacher preparation program to address the shortage of
- [Grant Announcement: Accelerating Educational Outcomes through the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-accelerating-educational-outcomes-through-the-el-paso-collaborative-for-academic-excellence/) - A $180,000 Greater Texas Foundation grant to The University of Texas at El Paso will support the continued work of the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence (EPCAE). Celebrating over 25 years of success in the region, EPCAE has been recognized as one of the most innovative and effective systemic education reform efforts in the
- [Grant Announcement: Increasing Latino Student Success through Collective Impact in the Rio Grande Valley](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-increasing-latino-student-success-through-collective-impact-in-the-rio-grande-valley/) - RGV FOCUS will align local systems to better support the transition of students from public education to higher education to the workforce with a $1,250,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Communities Foundation of Texas/Educate Texas. RGV FOCUS is a collective impact organization that coordinates the region’s school districts, higher education institutions, philanthropic entities, workforce
- [Grant Announcement: $160,000 grant will allow Texas A&M to provide college advisers at Rudder and Bryan High Schools](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-160000-grant-will-allow-texas-am-to-provide-college-advisers-at-rudder-and-bryan-high-schools/) - The Greater Texas Foundation grant to Texas A&M University will provide National College Advising Corps counselors to Bryan ISD. Read the full announcement here.
- [Grant Announcement: Rural Schools Postsecondary Academy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-rural-schools-postsecondary-academy/) - A $55,851 planning grant to Blinn College from Greater Texas Foundation will support the development of the Rural Schools Postsecondary Academy (RSPSA). The project will allow leaders of the Blinn campus at Schulenberg to collaborate with community partners, including five school districts, the Region 3 Education Service Center, and Schulenberg Public Library, to create a
- [Grant Announcement: Transfer Student Leadership Summit](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-transfer-student-leadership-summit/) - A $21,966 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will help support the Transfer Student Leadership Summit, hosted by The University of Texas at Austin, in 2020 and 2021. UT’s Transfer-Year Experience program established the summit in 2017 to engage transfer students and staff in learning about programs and policies that improve the transfer experience. With support from GTF,
- [Grant Announcement: Transforming First Generation Student Success in Central Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-transforming-first-generation-student-success-in-central-texas/) - Breakthrough Central Texas provides a path to and through college for students who will be first in their families to earn a college degree. A $300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support Breakthrough in launching a new strategy to scale its positive impact on students. Breakthrough will pilot a new school-based model, combining targeted
- [Grant Announcement: New Research Will Explore the First-Year Community College Student Experience](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-new-research-will-explore-the-first-year-community-college-student-experience/) - With a $204,170 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF), the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) will conduct focus groups of diverse first-year community college students to understand why some students do not persist to their second term. Capturing the voice of these students will allow the research team to identify barriers to persistence
- [Grant Announcement: EMERGE Fellowship To Expand its Support For First-Generation, Low-Income Students in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-emerge-fellowship-to-expand-its-support-for-first-generation-low-income-students-in-texas/) - EMERGE Fellowship will expand its support for first-generation, low-income students in Texas with a$300,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. EMERGE empowers and prepares high-performing students from underserved communities to attend and graduate from selective colleges and universities across the nation. Through this grant, EMERGE will serve an increased number of Texas students and develop formal
- [Grant Announcement: Two Texas Colleges To Participate in the Racial Equity Leadership Academy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-two-texas-colleges-to-participate-in-the-racial-equity-leadership-academy/) - Two Texas colleges will participate in the Racial Equity Leadership Academy led by The USC Center for Race and Equity through an $80,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Achieving the Dream (ATD). Participating colleges will identify a racial equity goal to pursue on their campus, develop an action plan to achieve the goal over
- [Grant Announcement: Greater Texas Foundation Announces $50,000 Grant To Big Thought](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-greater-texas-foundation-announces-50000-grant-to-big-thought/) - Greater Texas Foundation announces a $50,000 grant to Big Thought in support of the Promise Champions Initiative, which will match Dallas ISD high school seniors with community-based mentors who will guide their mentees through the college application and enrollment process. Big Thought, a member of the Dallas County Promise network, will partner with at least
- [Grant Announcement: The Urban Education Institute at UTSA](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-the-urban-education-institute-at-utsa/) - The Urban Education Institute at The University of Texas at San Antonio will support improvement and expansion of The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s AI advising communication tool, ADVi, with a $262,131 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. ADVi is a chatbot with two-way texting capabilities and has a dedicated team of advisors monitoring and responding to questions from students and pushing out college-going resources and
- [Grant Announcement: $909,195 Grant from Greater Texas Foundation Will Extend E3 Alliance’s Pathways of Promise Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-909195-grant-from-greater-texas-foundation-will-extend-e3-alliances-pathways-of-promise-initiative/) - A $909,195 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will extend E3 Alliance’s Pathways of Promise initiative, which seeks to ensure low-income students and students of color in Central Texas participate in advanced math coursework in middle and high school at the same rate as their peers. Through this initiative, E3 Alliance brings together district leaders to
- [Grant Announcement: Rural Veteran Support Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-rural-veteran-support-initiative/) - A $45,900 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will fund the Rural Veteran Support Initiative, a joint effort from Combined Arms and Service to School, to increase rural veterans’ access to and success in postsecondary education through technology. The Rural Veteran Support Initiative seeks to develop a pipeline of rural veterans interested in pursuing continued education by linking veterans to higher education resources through a mobile application and an online platform. Rural veteran clients will experience easy, one-stop
- [Grant Announcement: Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-military-credentialing-advancement-initiative-2/) - With a $179,167 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors will support the Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative (MCAI) Pilot Pathways at Lone Star College in Texas. Led by the Lumina Foundation, MCAI Pilot Pathways will support activities to create stackable credentialing pathways that adequately count military training toward the attainment of non-degree and degree credentials with high-quality providers for service members and veterans. The results of this pilot will
- [Grant Announcement: English Learner Status and Postsecondary Outcomes](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-english-learner-status-and-postsecondary-outcomes/) - With a $399,999 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, The University of Texas at Austin will research postsecondary outcomes for students who participated in English Learner support services in the K-12 system. The study has three primary research goals: 1) Describe pathways for these students to and through higher education relative to other students, 2) Understand how these students’ K-12 educational experiences predict postsecondary
- [Grant Announcement: TSTC Performance-Based Education Conversion](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-tstc-performance-based-education-conversion/) - With a $715,743 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) will pilot a new performance-based education model which allows students to receive credit for prior life and learning experience, accelerate through their technical education based on demonstration of mastery of key competencies, and graduate with a comprehensive record of their skills and knowledge. Performance-based curriculua implemented with open-lab access will significantly
- [Grant Announcement: Rural Resilience and Opportunity on the High Plains](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-rural-resilience-and-opportunity-on-the-high-plains/) - With a $786,360 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) will provide critical backbone and administrative support for a near-peer mentoring initiative conducted in partnership with AmeriCorps. This mentoring initiative is part of a broader rural collaboration with regional partners to increase educational attainment by building systems change, policy reform, and supportive structures.
- [Grant Announcement: Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-military-credentialing-advancement-initiative/) - With a $179,167 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors will support the Military Credentialing Advancement Initiative (MCAI) Pilot Pathways at Lone Star College in Texas. Led by the Lumina Foundation, MCAI Pilot Pathways will support activities to create stackable credentialing pathways that adequately count military training toward the attainment of non-degree and degree credentials with high-quality providers for service members and veterans. The results of this pilot will
- [Grant Announcement: My Brother’s Keeper Scholars](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-my-brothers-keeper-scholars/) - With a $247,250 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, Huston-Tillotson University will improve postsecondary attainment rates for young men of color through the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative. Through this grant, Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) will support its young men of color through peer-to-peer mentoring, and Elgin Independent School District (EISD) will expand its capacity for student data tracking to improve postsecondary education
- [Grant Announcement: College advising help is on the way with Future Focused TX](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-college-advising-help-is-on-the-way-with-future-focused-tx/) - Texas high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates will soon have access to virtual college advising through the Future Focused TX campaign, funded in part by a $375,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) to Get Schooled. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools across the state in March, high school students lost access to in-person
- [Grant Announcement: Higher Education Journalism for Texas on the Impacts of COVID-19](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-higher-education-journalism-for-texas-on-the-impacts-of-covid-19/) - With a $100,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, The Texas Tribune will increase production of nonpartisan, public service journalism on higher education issues during the coronavirus pandemic. Articles will cover a wide range of topics including systems that are working to support students to stay enrolled in postsecondary education, racial and socioeconomic disparities amplified by the pandemic, obstacles to students’
- [Grant Announcement: Blinn College Foundation Receives $15,000 to Assist Students Impacted by COVID-19](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-blinn-college-foundation-receives-15000-to-assist-students-impacted-by-covid-19/) - Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) announced a grant of $15,000 to the Blinn College Foundation to assist Blinn students impacted by COVID-19. Currently enrolled students may apply for grants of up to $500 to meet financial needs caused by the pandemic, including technology to participate in online learning and assistance with paying for rent, utilities, and
- [Grant Announcement: Pipeline to Student Success in Rural Central Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-pipeline-to-student-success-in-rural-central-texas/) - Temple College will establish a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Middle College in Taylor, Texas with a $620,107 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. The Middle College will serve eight rural school districts that surround Taylor in Eastern Williamson and Milam Counties and will provide students the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment classes on a half-day
- [Grant Announcement: UHCLTeach STEM Teacher Education Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-uhclteach-stem-teacher-education-program/) - A $250,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation will support the University of Houston-Clear Lake in establishing a UTeach program, branded UHCLTeach, to recruit STEM majors and prepare them to become teachers in economically and culturally diverse secondary-school settings. The program combines demanding STEM content preparation with an emphasis on student-centered inquiry and project-based teaching methods through a rigorous, research-based and clinically intensive instructional process.
- [Grant Announcement: Academic Advisers Adapting to COVID-19](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-academic-advisers-adapting-to-covid-19/) - With a $349,979 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to Sam Houston State University, the Center for Assessment, Research, and Educational Safety (CARES) will conduct a study on the ways academic advising in Texas must change as a result of COVID-19. Research questions for this study include: 1) What has and has not worked well about
- [Grant Announcement: Mentorship and undergraduate research build student success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-mentorship-and-undergraduate-research-build-student-success/) - Texas A&M University-Kingsville received a $289,741 grant to increase student engagement and retention. In a partnership between the Honors College and the Center for Student Success, the project will support faculty and peer mentorship and expanded opportunities for undergraduate research.
- [Grant Announcement: More support for opportunity youth in Austin](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-more-support-for-opportunity-youth-in-austin/) - The Austin Opportunity Youth Collaborative and its backbone Workforce Solutions Capital Area will foster cross-sector partnerships and implement a reconnection strategy for opportunity youth (young people ages 16-24 who are not in school or in the workforce) in the Austin / Travis County area. This project will increase the capacity of direct service providers in
- [Grant Announcement: Meta-majors at Tarleton State University will enhance student success](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-meta-majors-at-tarleton-state-university-will-enhance-student-success/) - Tarleton State University will develop clear academic pathways and expand wraparound supports for first-time-in-college students with a $691,158 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. This project has four main components: (1) Development of meta-majors to create clear academic pathways; (2) Expansion of First Year Seminars to support the transition from high school to postsecondary contexts; (3)
- [Grant Announcement: Examining the effects of learning frameworks courses on student academic achievement](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-examining-the-effects-of-learning-frameworks-courses-on-student-academic-achievement/) - Researchers at Texas State University will investigate the effectiveness of learning frameworks courses with a $315,837 from Greater Texas Foundation. Learning frameworks courses are designed to provide students with tools for academic success by teaching the theory and psychology of learning, application of learning, and motivational strategies. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of these
- [Grant Announcement: Continuing support for Back on Track in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-continuing-support-for-back-on-track-in-texas/) - In 2019, Jobs for the Future (JFF), brought its successful Back on Track model to Texas with support from Greater Texas Foundation. JFF identified five programs serving youth who have fallen off track to high school graduation and provided funding and technical assistance to help the programs build stronger bridges to postsecondary pathways for students.
- [Grant Announcement: Sam Houston ELITE and Evolve](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-sam-houston-elite-and-evolve/) - Sam Houston State University will enhance its ELITE and Evolve programs serving male students of color and female transfer students with a $251,139 grant from Greater Texas Foundation. SHSU’s ELITE program was created to address the lower rates of retention and graduation of undergraduate minority males on its campus. ELITE’s success, and the demand from incoming students and increasing female enrollment
- [Grant Announcement: Texas Transfer Alliance: Improving Transfer and Applicability in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/grant-announcement-texas-transfer-alliance-improving-transfer-and-applicability-in-texas/) - A $409,000 grant from Greater Texas Foundation to the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin will provide support for the Texas Transfer Alliance (TTA). The TTA seeks to positively influence postsecondary attainment and affordability by addressing the high level of inefficiency and credit loss students experience when transitioning between institutions. This
- [A&M-Commerce Expands Opportunities for Adult Learners with New Grant](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/announcement/am-commerce-expands-opportunities-for-adult-learners-with-new-grant/) - BRYAN, TX – Greater Texas Foundation announced a $783,524 grant to Texas A&M University-Commerce Foundation. The funds will be used to develop two competency-based degree programs and hire additional staff to support and advise adult learners. Competency-based programs provide affordable, flexible pathways to a bachelor’s degree for students who already have college credits, certifications or work

## Grants

- [Effective Practices for Addressing Student Unmet Financial Need](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/effective-practices-for-addressing-student-unmet-financial-need/) - To support The Education Trust in Texas to analyze data from multiple sources (including our previous HEER research, data resulting from HB 8 and HB 1361, THECB’s Student Success Program Inventory, etc.) to identify, publish, and promote promising strategies from Texas colleges supporting student persistence and completion by addressing financial and basic needs insecurity.
- [University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 2+2 Pathways](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/university-of-houston-college-of-liberal-arts-and-social-sciences-22-pathways/) - To support a pilot 2+2 program to facilitate the seamless transfer of students from Texas community colleges to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (or CLASS) at the University of Houston.
- [Pathways to Prosperity: Supporting Adult Learners and P-TECH Students in Rural Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/pathways-to-prosperity-supporting-adult-learners-and-p-tech-students-in-rural-texas/) - To support the expansion of year 13/14 completion pathways within CEN’s P-20 model, providing rural students with a seamless transition from high school to postsecondary education and workforce training, and strengthen the Edu-REACH adult learning program, which connects young adults to similar career pathways through hybrid learning, coaching, and employer partnerships.
- [The Texas Transformation Initiative Phase I -- Transforming the Foundational Postsecondary Experience](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/the-texas-transformation-initiative-phase-i-transforming-the-foundational-postsecondary-experience/) - To support the Gardner Institute in work with 4-to-6 four-year postsecondary institutions in the state of Texas to create and implement plans that transform the foundational postsecondary experience, leading to systems-level change that, in turn, significantly improves retention and completion outcomes.
- [Advancing Student Success Through Embedded Learning Support Services](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/advancing-student-success-through-embedded-learning-support-services/) - To support an innovative student support pilot project, combining all three embedded services offered by the Austin Community College District (ACC), Embedded Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and Supplemental Instruction (SI), into a cohesive program.
- [Future Opportunities for Careers, Upskilling, and Success (FOCUS)](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/future-opportunities-for-careers-upskilling-and-success-focus/) - To support Future Opportunities for Careers, Upskilling, and Success (FOCUS), a new initiative led by the Deep East Texas College and Career Alliance (DETCCA). FOCUS will give adult learners and opportunity youth in rural East Texas better access to workforce training programs that lead to good-paying jobs.
- [Institutional Transformation Through the Talent Strong Texas Strategy](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/institutional-transformation-through-the-talent-strong-texas-strategy/) - To support the Texas Success Center’s (TSC’s) Talent Strong Texas strategy, a statewide initiative that strengthens institutional capacity across Texas community colleges to improve student outcomes and economic mobility.
- [Assessing the Impact of Outcomes-Based Funding on Rural Community Colleges: Insights from Texas House Bill 8](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/assessing-the-impact-of-outcomes-based-funding-on-rural-community-colleges-insights-from-texas-house-bill-8/) - To support a three-year evaluation of Texas House Bill 8 (HB 8), the state’s outcomes-based funding model for community colleges. This project will examine how the new formula affects rural institutions and the students they serve.
- [Academic Care and Resiliency](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/academic-care-and-resiliency/) - To support the expansion of comprehensive wraparound services for postsecondary success. This holistic approach addresses critical barriers for first-generation and low socioeconomic students by teaching resiliency skills at key transition points.
- [Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/texas-work-based-learning-consortium/) - To support the Texas Work-Based Learning Consortium, a three-year initiative to integrate work-based learning opportunities into the curriculum at 10 independent colleges and universities across Texas.
- [Greater Texas Foundation Scholars: Creating Supported Pathways to Degree Completion](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/greater-texas-foundation-scholars-creating-supported-pathways-to-degree-completion/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [Greater Texas Foundation Early College High School Scholars 3.0](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/greater-texas-foundation-early-college-high-school-scholars-3-0/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) Warrior Scholars Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/greater-texas-foundation-gtf-warrior-scholars-program/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [Greater Texas Foundation Blazer Scholars Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/greater-texas-foundation-blazer-scholars-program/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [UTRGV Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program 3.0](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/utrgv-greater-texas-foundation-scholars-program-3-0/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [Greater Texas Foundation Scholars at the University of Houston-Downtown (3.0)](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/greater-texas-foundation-scholars-at-the-university-of-houston-downtown-3-0/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [GTF Aggie Scholars 3.0](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/gtf-aggie-scholars-3-0/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [Islander Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Program](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/islander-greater-texas-foundation-scholars-program/) - To support the GTF Scholars Program which aims to increase the number of Texas early college high school (ECHS) graduates who successfully transition to a four-year institution of higher education and complete a baccalaureate degree.
- [Scaling and Launching Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships across Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/scaling-and-launching-rural-pathway-excellence-partnerships-across-texas/) - To support the expansion of the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP HB 2209) model throughout Texas by supporting planning regions with access to technical assistance and start-up operating funds to fill the gap in current public funding streams.
- [GTF TAMU Advising Corps 5.0](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/gtf-tamu-advising-corps-5-0/) - To support the Texas A&M College Advising Corps to continue reaching students in Bryan ISD and College Station ISD who lack the resources and information necessary to reach higher education, while growing the program into Franklin, Caldwell and Hearne.
- [The Untapped Potential of Noncredit Education at Community Colleges: Restructuring Programs and Pathways to Meet Texas’ Postsecondary and Workforce Goals](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/the-untapped-potential-of-noncredit-education-at-community-colleges-restructuring-programs-and-pathways-to-meet-texas-postsecondary-and-workforce-goals/) - To support the execution of a research-to-practice project aimed at improving postsecondary outcomes and economic opportunities for students in noncredit education programs in the Texas Gulf Coast Region.
- [NLC 2024 Cohort Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/nlc-2024-cohort-initiative/) - To support curricular innovation and advising practices to meet the needs of low-income students at Northeast Lakeview College (NLC). The Initiative embeds holistic case management services to assist students in identifying and removing structural barriers at and beyond the campus and facilitating access to wraparound services that address social, emotional, and academic obstacles.
- [Emergency Aid at Odessa College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-odessa-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Odessa College.
- [Emergency Aid at EPCC Foundation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-epcc-foundation/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at El Paso Community College.
- [Emergency Aid at Kilgore College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-kilgore-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Kilgore College.
- [Emergency Aid at Wharton County Junior College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-wharton-county-junior-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Wharton County Junior College.
- [Emergency Aid at Lone Star College-Houston North](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-lone-star-college-houston-north/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Lone Star College-Houston North.
- [Emergency Aid at Hill College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-hill-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Hill College.
- [Emergency Aid at Northeast Lakeview College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-northeast-lakeview-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Northeast Lakeview College.
- [Emergency Aid at San Jacinto College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-san-jacinto-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at San Jacinto College.
- [Emergency Aid at Southwest Texas Junior College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-southwest-texas-junior-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Southwest Texas Junior College.
- [Emergency Aid at Coastal Bend College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-at-coastal-bend-college/) - To provide emergency aid funding for students combined with technical assistance to establish or improve an emergency aid program at Coastal Bend College.
- [National Veteran Education Success Tracker (NVEST) in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/national-veteran-education-success-tracker-nvest-in-texas/) - To support a three-year, three-phase project that establishes an understanding of the successes, challenges, supports, and unmet needs of veterans of the U.S. military who are currently enrolled in a higher education institution pursuing a degree, credential, or certificate in the state of Texas.
- [E3 Alliance CenTxCAN-2027](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/e3-alliance-centxcan-2027/) - To support the E3 Alliance Central Texas College Attainment Network 2027 Initiative to which aims to enhance coordinated co-advising direct services, establish shared learning communities, and collectively advocate for regional practices.
- [Project Kickstart](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/project-kickstart/) - To support Project Kickstart, a collaboration between IDRA and Region One Education Service Center to extend Early College High School and Pathways in Technology Early College High School opportunities to students and document a replicable model for regional and statewide use.
- [CAVALRY’s Workforce Innovation and Apprenticeship Center](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/cavalrys-workforce-innovation-and-apprenticeship-center/) - To support the expansion of CAVALRY’s Workforce Innovation and Apprenticeship Center (CWIAC), a scalable, degree-based apprenticeship model that bridges high school, college, and career through integrated academic instruction, industry-recognized credentials, and paid work-based learning.
- [Advancing Postsecondary Access and Support for Rural and Remote Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/advancing-postsecondary-access-and-support-for-rural-and-remote-students/) - To support the efforts of the OneGoal Texas Partnerships & Growth team in partnership with the Texas Impact Network (TIN), as they continue to cultivate relationships with districts statewide, primarily to facilitate participation in the OneGoal Leadership Network, a systems-level program for postsecondary readiness assessment and improvements for district leaders, educators, and counselors.
- [Rural Pathways Leadership Curriculum](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/rural-pathways-leadership-curriculum/) - To support the development and delivery of a professional development curriculum for the Rural Pathways project.
- [ACCSS 2.0 - Expansion & Enhancement Priorities](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/accss-2-0-expansion-enhancement-priorities/) - To support the expansion and enhancement of the Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) program in South-Central Texas. ACCSS is built on three foundational pillars: Holistic Student Support, which cultivates academic and career development; Enhanced Student Pathways, which empowers students to navigate their educational and career trajectories; and College, Career, Community Ready, which
- [Enhancing College Completion with AI-Powered Element451](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/enhancing-college-completion-with-ai-powered-element451/) - To support Panola College’s vision of implementing Element451, a comprehensive CRM platform designed to enhance student engagement and success.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-2/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at North Central Texas College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-3/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Galveston College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-4/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Vernon College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-5/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Victoria College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-6/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at College of the Mainland and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-7/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Panola College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-8/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Northeast Texas Community College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-9/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Lee College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1-10/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at Texas Southmost College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.
- [UpSkill Coastal Bend Partnership](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/upskill-coastal-bend-partnership/) - To support continued expansion of the UpSkill Coastal Bend Partnership into six targeted counties of the Coastal Bend - Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, and San Patricio - to provide rural residents with greater access to education and career opportunities.
- [Increasing Postsecondary Attainment Rates in Rural West Texas - A Place Based Approach](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/increasing-postsecondary-attainment-rates-in-rural-west-texas-a-place-based-approach/) - To support degree attainment among rural West Texas’ underserved and underrepresented students, while contributing toward a developing body of evidence to inform and advance research on rural adult student success.
- [UTSA Cost of Experience](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/utsa-cost-of-experience/) - To support UTSA's Cost of Experience (COE) Project which will provide students with peer mentoring, faculty coaching, and career mentoring/development and experiential learning opportunities for 100 first-generation and Pell eligible juniors to improve third year retention rates and four-year graduation rates as well as increasing marketable skill and career-readiness development for these students.
- [Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/pathways-from-prison-to-postsecondary-education/) - To support the personal growth and academic achievement of people impacted by the justice system through participation in Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education.
- [2026 Support](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/2026-support/) - To support the foundation's 2026 membership dues to Grantmakers for Education.
- [2026 Membership](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/2026-membership/) - PEAK Grantmaking is a member-led community of philanthropy professionals dedicated to advancing effective grantmaking practices. This grant supports the foundation's 2026 membership.
- [Temple College Rural CTE Coop (the Coop)](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/temple-college-rural-cte-coop-the-coop/) - To support a collaborative Dual Credit Career and Technical Education (CTE) model for rural schools which will allow rural districts to share programs, faculty, equipment and sometimes a location. Opportunities will be maximized by providing new programs as they become available uniquely growing each district’s dual enrollment program according to students’ and parents’ interests, likely
- [Alamo Colleges District Credit Mobility Project](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/alamo-colleges-district-credit-mobility-project/) - To support the development and launch of a credit mobility portal that will include automation of credit-transfer processes and impact student outcomes, specifically increasing the number of transfer students from the Alamo Colleges District to the University of Texas at San Antonio, its largest transfer four-year university partner.
- [Data-to-Action for Parenting Students in Texas](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/data-to-action-for-parenting-students-in-texas/) - To support six Texas public colleges to join the Data-to-Action Campaign for Parenting Students Texas cohort. This work will tangibly improve data collection and supports for parenting students.
- [Understanding the Architecture of Policies that Identify, Assess, and Place English Language Learners in the Community College](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/understanding-the-architecture-of-policies-that-identify-assess-and-place-english-language-learners-in-the-community-college/) - To support an empirical mixed methods research study centered on English language learners (ELs) in community college.
- [A Community-Based Study on the Impact of Texas’ SB 17 on Marginalized College-Going Students](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/a-community-based-study-on-the-impact-of-texas-sb-17-on-marginalized-college-going-students/) - To support research on the impact of Texas’ Senate Bill 17 and the recent Supreme Court affirmative action ruling on high school students’ opportunities for equitable college admissions, financial aid, and student supports. IDRA will use a community-based approach that includes convening round tables and focus groups of families, students, high school counselors, and college
- [Expanded Systems of Support for Students at Texas Colleges and Universities](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/expanded-systems-of-support-for-students-at-texas-colleges-and-universities/) - To support EMERGE’s enhanced partnership building and stewardship with in-state institutions of higher education.
- [Texas College Access Network](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/texas-college-access-network/) - Funding from Greater Texas Foundation (GTF) will provide support for the first year of a three-year phase of programmatic work for Texas College Access Network (TxCAN) as they progress in their trajectory towards systems-level improvements of college access and advising.
- [Expansion of Rural Student Success Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/expansion-of-rural-student-success-initiative/) - To support an expansion of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's Rural Student Success Initiative (RSSI) which will extend college access and retention supports to rural students and families in 14 new school districts while sustaining support for the current 21 districts.
- [Rural Regional Talent Network (R-RTN) Cohort 2 Implementation](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/rural-regional-talent-network-r-rtn-cohort-2-implementation/) - To support the expansion of Rural Regional Talent Networks (R-RTN)+ by implementing a second cohort in three rural Texas communities served by the Cohort 2 higher education partners: Howard College, Navarro College, and South Texas College.
- [The Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum and Texas OY Network Innovation Fund](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/the-aspen-opportunity-youth-forum-and-texas-oy-network-innovation-fund/) - To support the launch of the Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum (OYF) and Texas Opportunity Youth Network (TOYN) Innovation Fund designed to increase community and program expertise and capacity to leverage state policy and public/private funding partnerships to build sustainable and scalable opportunity youth pathways statewide.
- [E3 Alliance: Preparing English Learners for the Texas Economy Initiative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/e3-alliance-preparing-english-learners-for-the-texas-economy-initiative/) - To support the E3 Alliance: Preparing English Learners for the Texas Economy Initiative action research to provide significant and not previously studied insights into system changes to increase Texas English Learner students enrolling in and successfully completing Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and advanced math and Career & Technical Education, to prepare them to fill high-demand
- [Equitable Enrollment Collaborative](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/equitable-enrollment-collaborative/) - To support UP Partnership’s community of practice, the Equitable Enrollment Collaborative (EEC), in implementing its next phase of work which, in alignment with Greater Texas Foundation’s transfer, transition, and advising priority, will support leaders from five independent school districts, 10 higher education institutions, and two community based organizations to: 1) create and adopt a unified
- [Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges: Continued Support for Cohort 1](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/grant/emergency-aid-and-technical-assistance-for-texas-community-colleges-continued-support-for-cohort-1/) - To promote sustainability of the Emergency Aid Program at McLennan Community College and honor the dedicated work of this college in Cohort 1 of the Emergency Aid and Technical Assistance for Texas Community Colleges.

## Boards

- [Cindy Patterson](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/cindy-patterson/) - Cindy joined Greater Texas Foundation in June 2026. As an Office Manager, she oversees daily operations, coordinates administrative activities, and ensures the smooth functioning of office systems and procedures. Cindy earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arkansas State University. She is an experienced professional with a strong background in business finance, office
- [Sydney Korry](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/sydney-korry/) - As Grants Management Associate, Sydney supports the foundation's grantmaking process through thoughtful administration, organization, and collaboration. Working closely with the Director of Grants Management, she helps manage grant operations by maintaining records, supporting Program staff, and assisting grantees and applicants. Her background in business and public service brings a detail-oriented and mission-driven perspective to the
- [Dr. Alonzo Sosa](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-alonzo-sosa/) - Dr. Alonzo Sosa received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in English from East Texas A&M University. He went on to earn his Masters degree in Elementary Education and Doctorate in Supervision, Curriculum, & Instruction, both also from East Texas A&M University. Following the completion of his Doctorate he began
- [A.D. James, Jr.](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/a-d-james-jr/) - Mr. A.D. James, Jr. received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Langston University. He then served as Langston’s Director of Admissions and Records. He went on to earn his Masters degree in Business from Oklahoma State University. Following the completion of his master’s, Mr. James worked for Prairie View A&M for 34 years.
- [Dr. Mary Hendrix](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-mary-hendrix/) - Dr. Hendrix is passionate about students and the life-changing impact of education. A first-generation college student herself, she has devoted the past 40 years to making a difference in the lives of students. She retired from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2016 after serving in a variety of key leadership positions, including Provost and the university’s
- [Bill Youngkin](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/bill-youngkin/) - Mr. Bill Youngkin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University in 1969. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam. Upon his return he attended Baylor College of Law, completing his law degree in 1975. Mr. Youngkin immediately started practicing
- [Chris Woodruff](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/chris-woodruff/) - Chris is the Learning and Evaluation Officer at Greater Texas Foundation, leading efforts to facilitate data-driven decision making and ensure the foundation’s philanthropic investments have a measurable impact on postsecondary education outcomes. Chris joined the foundation in 2017 following eight years of work in nonprofit and higher education fundraising, partnership building, and grant-funded program management. His
- [Sue McMillin](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/sue-mcmillin/) - Sue McMillin joined Greater Texas Foundation as President and CEO in September 2017. Ms. McMillin has worked in the field of higher education non-profit management for over 30 years. Prior to joining GTF, she held a number of leadership roles at Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (now Trellis Company/Trellis Foundation) as its Vice President of Operations and
- [Erin Arnold](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/erin-arnold/) - Erin joined Greater Texas Foundation in January 2008. She began her career at the foundation as an Accountant for 8 years before being promoted to Senior Accountant, a role she held for 7 years. In February 2025, Erin was promoted to Manager of Accounting, where she oversaw the foundation’s financial and accounting functions, including financial
- [Carol Miller](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/carol-miller/) - As Director of Grants Management, Carol guides the administrative heartbeat of the foundation’s grantmaking. She oversees the full grant lifecycle with a steady, thoughtful approach, ensuring that every step is efficient, compliant, and aligned with the foundation’s mission. Her work strengthens systems, supports staff, and helps create a smoother experience for grantees and colleagues alike.
- [Dr. Andrea Robledo](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-andrea-robledo/) - Dr. Andrea Robledo is a student success champion with over 20 years of experience transforming higher education. As a Programs & Strategy Officer at Greater Texas Foundation, she works at the intersection of higher education and philanthropy, building the diverse partnerships and learning frameworks necessary to ensure every Texas student has a path to postsecondary
- [Bree Miller](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/bree-miller/) - Bree Miller serves as Programs and Strategy Associate, where she supports the implementation of the foundation’s strategic vision to connect every Texas student to a postsecondary credential. With a professional background spanning data analytics and strategic support, Bree has navigated the complexities of the entire education continuum—from K-12 and higher education to workforce integration. Driven
- [Whitney Wakefield](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/whitney-wakefield/) - As our Accountant, Whitney plays a key role in managing the foundation’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations. Her previous work across professional services, nonprofit, and healthcare environments has shaped a balanced, adaptable approach to supporting strong financial practices. Guided by passion and purpose, Whitney is thrilled to return to work that directly supports a mission
- [Leslie Gurrola](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/leslie-gurrola/) - As Vice President of Programs & Strategy, Leslie is responsible for implementing the foundation’s strategic plan to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete a postsecondary credential. Leslie has served the foundation in multiple roles, including as the foundation’s first project associate and the foundation’s first strategy manager. The work
- [Tina Gridiron](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/tina-gridiron/) - Tina Gridiron serves as the Chief Impact and Learning Officer at ACT. In this role she strives to build, enhance, and embed success for all learners across the ACT enterprise. By strengthening and supporting ACT’s internal learning efforts, product development activities, research, and diverse learner engagement efforts Tina seeks to position ACT for maximum impact. In
- [Amber Bass](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/amber-bass/) - Amber joined the foundation in January 2008, but her service to the organization began in 2001 as an employee of Greater Texas Foundation’s former subsidiary organizations. As Chief Financial Officer, Amber is responsible for the financial operations of the foundation, including the oversight of the investment portfolio, student loan portfolio, and grant disbursements. Specific duties
- [Janet Handley](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/janet-handley/) - Janet Handley currently chairs the Finance and Investment Committee. Janet Handley graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics. She began her career at Shell Oil in Houston and began working for the Shell Pension Trust in 1993, and directed the Equities portfolio at the
- [Dr. Donald Thompson](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-donald-thompson/) - Dr. Thompson is a professor emeritus in the department of Educational Leadership, Research, and Technology at Western Michigan University, where he previously served as Vice President for Research/Dean of the Graduate College, and Dean of the College of Education. He began his academic career at the University of Michigan and held joint professorial appointments in Education and
- [Dr. John Moss](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-john-moss/) - Dr. John Moss received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts from East Texas State Teachers College. He later went on to earn his Master's degree in Industrial Arts, also from East Texas State Teachers College and eventually earn his Doctorate in Industrial Arts at the University of Missouri – Columbia. Upon the completion
- [Tessa Pennington](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/tessa-pennington/) - As Project Associate, Tessa fills multiple roles on the Programs & Strategy team. Her primary responsibility is identifying new grantmaking opportunities that are aligned with the foundation’s strategic plan in support of its mission to help more Texas students have access to and success in postsecondary education. She is also responsible for the maintenance of
- [Ralph Rushing](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/ralph-rushing/) - Mr. Ralph Rushing received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Texas State University. He later went on to earn his Masters degree in Finance, also from Texas State University. For 28 years, Mr. Rushing worked for multiple Texas Higher Education Authorities, including the Greater Texas Student Loan Corporation (GTSLC). Upon GTSLC’s conversion,
- [Nancy Mader](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/nancy-mader/) - Nancy joined the Greater Texas Foundation team in December 2019. As Office Manager, she does a bit of everything to keep the foundation’s operations running smoothly. Nancy’s background of property management, office management, bookkeeping, and event planning make her well-suited for this work. Born and raised in West Texas, a lot of her adult life was
- [Jodi Jones](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/jodi-jones/) - Jodi Jones serves as an advisor to the Audit & Accountability Committee. Ms. Jones is a partner in the College Station office of Seidel Schroeder and currently heads up the firm tax department for multiple locations. She has practiced in public accounting for over 30 years in her original hometown of Ft. Worth followed by
- [Judy Holt](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/judy-holt/) - Judy served as the foundation’s interim executive director and first CEO in 2006. Prior to that her service began in 1987 as the first employee with one of Greater Texas Foundation’s former subsidiary organizations. Since January 2007, Judy has acted as a consultant to the foundation primarily in the management of the foundation’s student loan
- [Dr. Terry Jones](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-terry-jones/) - Dr. Terry Jones received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts from Austin College. He went on to earn his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine. Following the completion of his medical degree, Dr. Jones started his dermatology practice, where he has worked for the last 31 years. Dr. Jones has served on Greater
- [Dr. Samuel Gillespie](https://greatertexasfoundation.org/board/dr-samuel-gillespie/) - Dr. Samuel Gillespie received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He went on to earn both his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Marketing also from the University of Illinois. Following his degree completion, he taught for 33 years as a Marketing professor at Texas A&M. He retired from

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