CTBF: Eager to Learn Grant Program

Overview

Eager to Learn Program

Our Eager to Learn program was created to provide college test prep assistance to all learners and, in 2022, was expanded to promote education about and access to trade schools. This program will ensure that students from every socioeconomic background can access the highest quality SAT and ACT prep materials, tutors, and opportunities and explore careers in the skilled trades. We want to partner with organizations poised to provide these services or those already working with students to raise ACT and SAT scores or mentor students interested in a trade. We want all students to have a fair and equal opportunity to get into the best colleges, universities, or trade schools. We also strive to position students to be offered scholarships and tuition packages by raising their scores. Grants are capped at $25,000.

Program Goal

The Eager to Learn program was designed to give students access to the absolute best SAT and ACT prep. In 2022, we expanded the program to include funding for organizations working with individuals interested in alternative career pathways and job skills development. Organizations should be innovative and flexible in helping students and individuals to understand their options for a bright future.

This program will ensure that students from every socioeconomic background have access to the highest quality SAT and ACT prep materials. We want students and young adults to be at the forefront of information available to them from knowledgeable career counselors. We formed this program to partner with organizations poised to provide these services or who are already working to raise ACT and SAT scores or counsel kids on a bright future without the need to attend college. We want to empower students by providing them with a fair and equal opportunity to get into the best colleges and universities and position them to be offered scholarships and tuition packages by raising their scores. If a student’s path does not include college, then we want them to have access to knowledge about trade school careers.

For SAT/ACT programs

we will support organizations and schools implementing small-group test preparation sessions that enable students to achieve optimum outcomes and get the attention and answers they deserve. SAT and ACT programs should consist of groups of no more than fifteen at a time but as close to one-on-one as possible. We believe intensive programs are necessary to raise college entrance exam scores. We want to support and encourage the counseling and mentoring process required to navigate college entrance exams and beyond. Funds can also be used for intensive college counseling, application sessions, and FASFA assistance.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Program Outline
* Organizations and Institutions must be registered as 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in good standing with the IRS
* Be poised to help educate students and young adults on their options for the future or operate programs that prepare them for college life and college entrance exams
* Serve underprivileged, at-risk, or economically deprived students and help them to navigate life and improve their future capabilities either through college or trade schools and should focus on small group mentoring
* All requests are capped at a maximum of $25,000 and average approximately $16,000
* Have an annual budget of at least $60,000 and have been in existence for at least five years.

* All things considered, we will make determinations on a case-by-case basis taking into account special or unique circumstances, grass-roots initiatives, and organizations meeting all criteria for funding

* Organizations must submit the Annual Report from our website within one year from the date of the Award Letter that accompanies the grant check
* Be located in Florida, New York, Connecticut, or Washington, D.C.

Ineligibility

* Our Foundation does not grant to individuals, political organizations, lobbying groups, fraternal, foreign, civic organizations, or other private trusts/foundations.