The Paul T. Spraggins State Initiative Grants are awarded to select state/chapter associations of COE affiliates bi-annually. This initiative promotes activities across the country to help state/chapter associations build their capacity to advocate for college access and success programs serving low-income, first-generation students.

Examples of past grant-funded projects include:

Emerging Leaders Institute activities and support
Hosting a TRIO Day celebration
Expansion of Professional Development offerings
Developing a media relations plan
Hiring a state advocacy consultant

For more information: https://coenet.org/state-leadership/

For questions, please contact Veronica Guadarrama, WSTA President: president@washingtontrio.org