Communities Foundation of Texas has recently awarded more than $10 million in support of education initiatives through grants to local nonprofits, CFT’s Educate Texas initiative, and scholarships for students. CFT said it’s investing in “innovative approaches that foster student success, from early learning to high school and beyond.”
The organizations receiving grants are CFT’s Educate Texas, Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region, For Oak Cliff, The Dallas Foundation, Texas 2036, and United to Learn.
Access to education and meaningful workforce opportunities play a critical role in North Texas’ growth and prosperity, CFT said. Funding will help improve student outcomes by reducing absenteeism, connecting under resourced youth to opportunities and support, and improving access to high-quality education and workforce pathways…