EAGER to Learn Program
Program Goal
Our Eager to Learn program was created to provide college test prep assistance and career counseling for students and individuals. We want students and young adults to be at the forefront of information from knowledgeable college and career counselors. We want to empower students by providing them with the skills and resources 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 and opportunities.
We want to help clergy, community leaders, and families find the support they need to navigate the education system and provide the same opportunities for every student in the communities we serve.
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.
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.
For career pathways programs, our goal is to provide the funds necessary to bring the best career readiness counselors, programs, materials, and environments to individuals who would otherwise struggle to navigate and be successful in their chosen career path or who struggle to understand their options. We want to eliminate the affordability factor for individuals where proper guidance is always a barrier to achieving goals.
If you have an existing program or are interested in designing a program like either of these for your organization, please submit a grant request using the link below.
Program Guidelines
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Organizations must be registered as 501(c)(3) not-for-profit in good standing with the IRS. Be located in Florida, New York, Connecticut, or Washington, D.C.
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Organizations should be poised to help educate students and young adults on their options for the future or operate programs that prepare them for college life, entrance exams, and/or trade schools.
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Serve students who need help navigate their future capabilities through college or trade schools. Program operators should focus on small group tutoring and mentoring.
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Organizations should have an annual budget of at least $50,000. We will take into account special circumstances, grass-roots initiatives, and organizations meeting all other criteria for funding.
