The Colorado River Boces was awarded a $1,021,000 Project Grant (S215K240009) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education through the Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects program (CFDA 84.215). The grant, awarded on July 8, 2024, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, will support the EPIC Regional Career Pathway and Training Initiative. This initiative aims to improve literacy skills and provide community-based educational services to students in the rural Parachute, Colorado region served by Colorado River Boces, a Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) organization. The grant aligns with the program's goals of enhancing educational opportunities and support for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need areas.