Since 2006, the Western North Carolina Network for Access and Success awarded over $120,000 to high schools in North Carolina's ARC counties.

Matching funds, either cash or in-kind services, in the amount of $5,000 must be provided annually, unless waived by the Project Director. Quarterly and annual reports of programming, outcomes, and financial spending documentation are required.

Proposals must support new or expanded strategies and may not be used to supplant any current activities. Because these grants are intended to support activities that improve access and success to higher education, budget requests for equipment will be carefully scrutinized and money for salaries for program directors or teachers are not permitted.

How to Apply

The mini-grant application deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year will be due September 14, 2009.  The 2009 Request for Proposals is available online now.

2009 Western NC Network RFP [MS Word]