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The Community Funding Accelerator helps underserved communities win competitive federal grants.

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The Community Funding Accelerator

With a focus on K-12 education and workforce pathways, CFA identifies relevant grant opportunities, builds coalitions, and provides deep technical assistance to submit winning applications. CFA also supports implementation to create innovative education and workforce solutions in communities across the U.S.

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Spotlight on Community

Meet Ronnie King and the team at the MyVillage Project in Jacksonville, Florida. CFA is partnering with coalitions like the MyVillage Project all over the U.S. to support their applications for competitive federal grants.

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Connections are at the core of what we do.

We center our work at the intersection of education, workforce development, and economic mobility, with the understanding that challenges and outcomes in these sectors are deeply interconnected.

Only by creating connections between education and other sectors can we drive meaningful education and economic mobility outcomes for communities across the U.S.

Together, we can improve educational outcomes and economic mobility for all.

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News & Events

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    Supporting Communities To Unlock Federal Grant Opportunities: CFA featured on the National League of Cities Blog

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    CFA helps DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education win $4.1 Million+ to Expand Postsecondary Employment Opportunities

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    Philanthropy’s Big Bet: CFA showcased in Philanthropy Daily op-ed

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