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New SIPPRA Notice of Funding Availability Released

On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released the second Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the $100 million Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results (SIPPRA) program. Applications are due by April 15, 2024 from state and local governments, who can partner with private intermediaries and providers on a range of issues. Building on a
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Recommendations on Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

  Improving economic mobility is essential to strengthening families, communities, and our nation. But even as the demand for workers continues to grow, millions of people across the country still face systemic barriers to employment and economic opportunity, especially people in historically under-resourced communities. Providing new, innovative pathways into the workforce and reimagining outdated workforce development systems are critical steps
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Unlocking Innovation: Advancing the Continuous Improvement of Federal Evidence Funds

Today, America Forward published a new report, Unlocking Innovation: Advancing the Continuous Improvement of Federal Evidence Funds, assessing the impact of federal evidence funds and recommending key steps to support continuous improvement, advance equity, and expand access moving forward. Federal evidence funds have become a vital funding stream for fostering innovation and driving stronger, more equitable outcomes for students, workers,
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — October 2023

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Lastinger Center for Learning The University of Florida’s Lastinger
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — August 2023

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. BARR Center The BARR Center is dedicated to helping
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Supporting the RESET for America’s Future Act of 2023

Today, America Forward led a group of 31 diverse organizations from across the country in sending a letter to the Senate and House Committees on Agriculture in support of including the RESET for America’s Future Act of 2023, or RESET Act, in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.  Introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the RESET Act will improve and strengthen
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America Forward’s Policy Platforms

In the federal policy landscape each year, there are important opportunities to develop more innovative, effective, and equitable solutions to the pressing challenges facing communities across the country. It is critical that lawmakers, leaders, and officials work together every day to capitalize on these opportunities.  Regularly, the team at America Forward works together with our Coalition members to compile a
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up — July 2023

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. The People  The People works to organize everyday Americans
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Transformative Investment in Postsecondary Student Success

At the end of 2022, Congress made a transformative $45 million investment in the Postsecondary Student Success Grants (PSSG) program at the U.S. Department of Education, showing an essential commitment to developing, evaluating, and scaling evidence-based postsecondary student success strategies to help college students complete their credentials and achieve long-term career success.  Building on an initial $5 million of funding
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America Forward Coalition Members Step Up – June 2023

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org.   UnboundED UnboundED is dedicated to providing the support
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