What is the PATH grant?
Preparation for Academic Transition to Higher Education (PATH) is a competitive grant program administered by the CT Office of Higher Education (OHE). It helps Connecticut nonprofit organizations (NPOs) develop relationships with public high schools to help their academically high-achieving disadvantaged juniors and seniors:
- Apply to a degree program at a Connecticut college or university
- Submit a FAFSA form and pursue scholarships and grants
An academically high-achieving disadvantaged student is unlikely to achieve their academic potential without programmatic intervention due to circumstances outside their control.
PATH-funded programs are provided for at least 30 weeks across the traditional fall and spring terms.
OHE oversees PATH grantees. PATH programs must maintain student records and file periodic reports in response to accountability procedures established by OHE. OHE staff also periodically visit PATH programs to gauge their quality and compliance with program guidelines.
PATH RFP key dates:
- RFP release date: September 27, 2024
- RFP submission deadline: October 25, 2024
- Grant award notification: November 8, 2024
2024-2027 PATH RFP and Budget Summary
Recipient: Hartford Public Library