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The Community Funding Accelerator (CFA) helps communities secure and implement public funding to advance cradle-to-career education and workforce pathways.

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The Community Funding Accelerator

CFA advances economic mobility for communities by increasing their capacity to support all learners and workers. We identify relevant funding opportunities, build coalitions, and provide deep technical assistance and implementation support to submit winning applications and turn dollars into tangible results.

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Bringing together education, community, and industry leaders to build a stronger workforce.

Education and workforce readiness are interconnected challenges that require schools, communities and industries to work together.

By creating connections between education and other sectors, we drive meaningful economic mobility for communities across the U.S.

Together, we can improve education and workforce pathways to ensure access to economic mobility for all.

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    Building Nursing Career Pathways in Poplar Bluff, MO with Heartland Forward

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    Our 2025 Annual Report is here!

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    CFA and Yakima Valley Partners for Education Team Up to Seek Funding for Educational Support in the Yakima Valley

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