College Access Challenge Grant Program

The Coordinating Commission has issued a Request for Proposals for the 2011 College Access Challenge Grant Program (CACGP).

2011 RFP Guidelines and Appendices

Guidelines for the 2011 CACGP Request for Proposals (PDF)
Appendix 1 - Federal Statutes Governing Higher Education Partnership Grants (PDF)
Appendix 2 - Guidelines for In-Kind Contributions (PDF)
Appendix 3 - Project Narrative Information (PDF)
Appendix 4 - Goals and Objectives Form (PDF) (MS Word)
Appendix 5 - Indirect Cost Guidelines (PDF)
Appendix 6 - Budget Summary Form and Budget Narrative (PDF) (MS Word)
Appendix 7 - CACGP Title Page (PDF) (MS Word)
Appendix 8 - Statement of Assurances (PDF) (MS Word)
Appendix 9 - Checklist (PDF) (MS Word)

2010 Grant Recipients

The Commission at its Aug. 5, 2010 meeting approved the selection of the 2010 CACGP recipients. They were:

EducationQuest

Omaha Public Schools

Central Plains Center for Services

Mid-Plains Community College

Ho-Chunk Community Development Corp.

Nebraska Methodist College

Grace University

Bright Futures Foundation

To read summary descriptions of the chosen proposals, click here.

For more information about the CACGP program and the selection of these proposals, click here to read the news release.

Background

To increase the number of underrepresented students who enter and remain in postsecondary education, the U.S. Department of Education has designated grant funds to states to undertake projects that meet the needs of those students and their families. Nebraska's Governor has designated the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education to be the primary grant recipient for the state of Nebraska.

Eligible projects that may be funded by the CACGP are to be used for specific activities or services that will help eligible students gain entrance to, and succeed in, a postsecondary education environment. Projects that would qualify for CACGP funds include those that provide students with information on postsecondary financing options and postsecondary education benefits, as well as professional development activities for guidance counselors to better assist their students in gaining admission to postsecondary institutions. Please see page two of the Request for Proposal for a complete description of eligible activities.

The CACGP also seeks to foster partnerships among federal, state and local governments, and local philanthropic organizations. Therefore, the CCPE expects to award sub-grants totaling approximately $1.1 million each year for a five-year period. Grant recipients must apply or reapply each year for funds. All public and non-profit-private institutions of higher education, K-12 public and private schools or districts, and non-profit educational organizations based in Nebraska are encouraged to apply for CACGP grants.

Webinar

The Coordinating Commission held a webinar June 3, 2010 for those interested in learning more about the CACGP. If you missed the webinar, you can still view the presentation by clicking here. Or, you can view the PowerPoint with no audio by clicking here.

2009-10 CACGP Annual Performance Report

To view the Coordinating Commission's 2009-10 Annual Performance Report for the CACGP, click here.

Contact

For questions regarding the program, please contact Katherine Green, the Coordinating Commmission's CACGP Director, at (402) 471-0026 or by email at Katherine.Green@nebraska.gov.