Cities Building Bridges to Postsecondary Success
National League of Cities Institute
- Program Education
- Program Area Graduating High School College & Career Ready
- Grant Amount $275,000
- Grant Period May 1, 2020–September 30, 2022
- Location Washington, DC, United States
- Geographic Focus United States
About this grant
This renewal grant will enable the National League of Cities Institute to continue its efforts to increase the number of children’s savings account programs in the U.S. and to strengthen children’s savings account programs by creating stronger financial pathways to and through college. During this grant period, the grantee will continue to build and nurture the Southeast network to grow new children’s savings account initiatives in the region. Additionally, during this grant period, the grantee will amplify children’s savings accounts as part of the Foundation’s overall communications strategy, by working with national partners to support cities and regional consortiums to strengthen their existing programs. Established in 1958 and located in Washington, D.C., the National League of Cities Institute is a research, education, and training affiliate of the National League of Cities.