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GRANT WRITERS & ADMINISTRATORS

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Strengthen Your Grant. Expand Student Impact.

Are you applying for a federal, state, or foundation grant focused on college and career readiness, academic enrichment, or student engagement?​ Partner with us!

Make your Grant Proposal Stand Out-

Partner with the College 1st Program

Include the College 1st Program as a trusted, high-impact resource in your proposal - and give your students access to immersive CAMP experiences that deliver real-world learning and measurable results.

Since 2013, College 1st has partnered with school districts, education service centers (ESCs), postsecondary institutions, and nonprofit organizations across Texas to support dozens of competitive grant-funded initiatives.

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From GEAR UP and TRIO to ACE, CTE, McKinney-Vento, Migrant Education, and P-TECH programs, our TEKS-aligned CAMPs help satisfy grant objectives through hands-on, research-based programming that prepares students for college, career, and life success.

What We Provide:

 

  1. A customized Letter of Support to include with your grant application

  2. A detailed brochure highlighting our CAMP services and outcomes

  3. Optional budget quotes tailored to your proposal narrative

  4. Flexibility to align with your program’s specific goals, capacity, and timeline

  5. Full implementation support post-award (including reporting, compliance, and marketing)

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When to Include College 1st:

 

  • Applying for GEAR UP, TRIO, CTE, ACE, Migrant, or AI/MCR grants

  • Writing a competitive proposal that emphasizes student engagement, career exploration, or college readiness

  • Seeking turnkey, TEKS-aligned programming that meets House Bill 5 and CCRS objectives

  • Wanting a credible, experienced partner to strengthen your proposal and implementation plan

A comprehensive, grant-ready overview detailing how our TEKS-aligned, hands-on CAMP experiences advance college and career readiness, student engagement, and measurable outcomes across Texas.

Let’s Strengthen Your Grant

Book a Strategy Call

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We're just a call or email away! If you'd like guidance on adding the College 1st Program to your grant proposal, reach us at 1.877.499.85 44 or at info@college1st. org

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