The CACGP provides funds to states to address the barriers that prevent underrepresented students from pursuing higher education. The program focuses on:
: Grantees are often required to provide a non-federal matching contribution to leverage federal funds. college access challenge grants
: Specifically targeting P-12 students and low-income adults with some college credit but no degree. The CACGP provides funds to states to address
: States may choose to award these funds to private agencies or local educational institutions to carry out specific projects. Key Initiatives and Activities college access challenge grants
The grants fund a wide variety of activities designed to simplify the "college-going" process for families who lack social or cultural capital. Common initiatives include: College Access Challenge Grant Program (PDF)