Project Grant P042A251686

This federal Project Grant award of $295,251.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, under the TRIO Student Support Services (CFDA 84.042) program, was awarded to Galveston College in Galveston, TX. The grant funding supports the "Building Bridges to Success" initiative, which aims to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities at the institution. The project period runs from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The TRIO Student Support Services program provides comprehensive support services to enhance the academic potential, financial literacy, and overall success of disadvantaged college students. Galveston College has received multiple federal grants from agencies such as the Department of Education, National Science Foundation, and Department of Labor to fund various initiatives focused on improving educational access, quality, and outcomes for its diverse student population.