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As the FAFSA deadline looms, it’s crucial that students, particularly from low-income and mixed-status families, are encouraged to apply for this essential federal aid. Recent changes to the FAFSA application caused challenges for many. While the administration has addressed the issues, submissions are still down. We recently hosted a session for our members with The Education Trust policy analyst Sayda Martinez-Alvarado, where she shared information and resources for mixed-status families who are navigating this process. We couldn't agree more with Sayda: we can't let these funds go unused when they can make such a difference in the lives of our students. Join us in spreading the word and ensuring that no family misses out on these vital resources. Time is running out for the 2024 FAFSA—let's act now! For support and more information, EdLoC members can find resources on EdLoC Connect: https://lnkd.in/ecSykR8R Together, we can break barriers to higher education. #WeAreEdLoC #FAFSA

TETFund Commissions N866m Projects at Cross River College The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Thursday, reaffirmed its commitment to improving educational infrastructure by commissioning three projects at Cross River College of Education in Akamkpa, worth a total of N866,788,454.84. https://buff.ly/3BNxVb1

To cater to the escalating demand for support and to streamline reporting grantee outcomes, Professionals Aid Guild required a robust grant system. This system was designed to cope with a wide range of applicant needs and the growing volume of grants awarded. Discover how we facilitated PAG in this journey: https://buff.ly/3WaWkxm #grantmanagement #grantsadmin #granteemonitoring

We Have Eliminated Use Of Contract, Vendors On Content Interventions – TETFund The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said it has eliminated the use of vendors on its content component of intervention, which includes research grants, professional and academic staff training. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) #WeHaveEliminatedUseOfContract

Key aspects of the Cedars-Sinai Community Connect Program, and its targeted grantmaking pilot, are a resource and referral platform; training, education, and community onboarding resources; establishing trust-building with community benefit organizations: https://nej.md/3Wimzms

Adult funding is changing (again!) Join our sponsored AELP panel on the 5th of July with Paul Saunders and SCL Education. Explore what the move from the Adult Education Budget (AEB) to the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will do to funding rates, the impact of the new policy and where you may stand to gain or lose out. 👉https://ow.ly/rzok50SfgHi

Behind every LCIF grant, there’s a story of inspiration and hope. These grants strengthen communities that face unimaginable challenges. Give today and see what we can do: https://bit.ly/49JaScj #LCIFLions

https://lnkd.in/exrpm4WU Sadly, we have been unsuccessful in recent attempts to get assistance from The Mabon Trust led by our Rhondda MP - and, disappointingly in 2024 that negative outcome has arrived yet again. There you go - and with diminishing school budgets - education is obviously not a priority for our political forces. However, the Mabon Fund recommended some other funders including two sports bodies (World of Words is a literacy project!) and the National Lottery Community Fund (who do not support schemes operating in school time!). These recommendations just about sum up the scant disrespect to the wondrous work of World of Words. The harsh fact is that our decision makers show no interest. From Westminster, the Senedd and on to the local authority (elected or employed) there is negligence to a WOW programme that has offered major positives to so many local children and their families. We will keep on fighting but it is quite obvious that those within the Rhondda hierarchy will not be acknowledging or commending the industrious endeavour of www.worldofwords.education Sometimes it makes one think that all of the graft is fruitless but those thoughts are ephemeral because the long hours keeping things afloat are worthwhile when the positive responses of the children keep on keeping on! Viva WOW!

❓Did you know that the Compact has funded 133 incentive grants to 35 institutions of higher ed totaling more than $9.7M? We are proud to scale 📈effective & meaningful work, which ultimately leads to greater reach & impact. Hear more about our impact➡️https://lnkd.in/eDAVGWrV

Adult funding is changing (again!) Join our sponsored AELP panel on the 5th of July with Paul Saunders and SCL Education. Explore what the move from the Adult Education Budget (#AEB) to the Adult Skills Fund (#ASF) will do to funding rates, the impact of the new policy and where you may stand to gain or lose out. 👉https://ow.ly/rzok50SfgHi