Collaborative for Education Organizing
Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
- Program Education
- Program Area Success Beyond High School
- Grant Amount $25,000
- Grant Period April 1, 2011–March 31, 2012
- Location Washington, DC, United States
- Geographic Focus District of Columbia
About this grant
The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region led an effort to form the Collaborative for Education Organizing, a partnership of funders and community-based organizations working together to improve public education in Washington, D.C. This collaborative is focused on increasing the college-ready graduation rate in Washington, D.C.’s public schools. This grant increase will provide partial funding for a series of convenings aimed at bringing regional leaders together to support community engagement strategies.