Pathways Impact Fund

Pathways Impact Fund is sponsored by StriveTogether. This funding opportunity is for regional, place-based intermediary organizations committed to ensuring more young people are on purposeful pathways and gaining experiences, beginning in high school, that build momentum toward well-paying careers and economic mobility.

It aims to strengthen the connection between education and workforce systems (grades 9–13) by supporting partnerships that scale integrated, evidence-based pathways experiences.

Pathways Impact Fund - Grant Opportunities - StriveTogether Funding opportunity open now The Pathways Impact Fund catalyzed by StriveTogether is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for regional intermediary organizations committed to advancing purposeful pathways for students.

This initiative is grounded in a long-term vision to ensure every young person can access and succeed in high-quality career pathways that lead to economic mobility and a fulfilling future. The Fund will award $900,000–$1. 5 million over three years to regional intermediary organizations working to scale the components of purposeful pathways, leading to direct student impact.

Grantees will join a national learning network, receive tailored support and engage in a community of practice. View answers to frequently asked questions View answers to frequently asked questions (opens in a new window) Submit a letter of interest by July 10 to begin the process. You’ll be directed to complete a brief screener to confirm eligibility.

Eligible applicants will then receive the link to complete the full Letter of Interest form, which is due by July 10.

Submit Letter of Interest Submit Letter of Interest (opens in a new window) Full process and timeline Phase One: Screener and Letter of Interest (LOI) | Due July 10 All applicants will first engage in a brief screener to confirm eligibility and minimum readiness, and then submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) System infrastructure beyond a single program Coherent delivery of all three pathway components at meaningful scale A credible orientation toward growth Responses should be factual and concise.

Deep planning detail belongs in phase two. Phase Two: Full Application (invitation only) | Due August 28 In the second phase, organizations who are invited to advance after LOI review will submit full proposals. We’ll assess for organizational depth, scale plan and long-term capacity.

A detailed, evidence-based three-year scale plan Demonstrated organizational capacity across six capability areas Baseline data and a realistic budget for the grant period This phase is for invited applicants only, and includes narrative questions, a structured three-year plan template, baseline data table and required financial documentation.

To be eligible for a Pathways Impact Fund grant, organizations must: Operate as a place-based regional or state intermediary (nonprofit, collaborative, public-private partnership, workforce board, postsecondary institution, or similar) that is directly embedded in and accountable to the communities they serve. Note: national intermediaries supporting regions from a distance are not eligible.

Actively convene cross-sector partners across K–12, postsecondary, workforce, employers, and government, and lead coordination across sectors around a shared regional vision for pathways. Currently support implementation of all three purposeful pathways core programmatic components : accelerated coursework, career-connected learning, and high-quality advising, with K–12 district partners.

Have a credible plan to scale pathways to new students over three years. Learn about the Fund’s inaugural grantees , announced in February 2026. Building purposeful pathways for students starts by taking action together.

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