Crear futuros: college access and support for NY's underserved teens

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Hispanic Federation Inc. $900,000 on July 13, 2026, under 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 award funds Crear Futuros, a college access and support initiative serving underserved teens in New York. Performance runs through July 13, 2029, with work performed in New York, NY 10005.

Hispanic Federation Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization registered in SAM.gov since 2008, specializing in community outreach and education services to underserved populations, including Spanish and Chinese-speaking communities. The organization has extensive experience managing federal grant awards across multiple agencies and domains, with prior grant work ranging from $250,000 to $44.3 million.

Under CFDA 84.215, eligible recipients may develop literacy programs, support early literacy services and parent outreach, distribute books and reading materials to increase student engagement, or provide a continuum of services addressing educational and developmental outcomes in high-poverty communities. Continuation awards after the initial budget period require substantial progress toward project goals, submission of required reports, and appropriations availability.