Advanced Learning grants
Supports programs that increase AP course access and success for high-achieving, low-income secondary students through advanced academics and experiential learning.
Funder: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size and duration not publicly specified; limited number of grants awarded each year.
Summary: Supports programs that expand access and success in AP courses for high-achieving, low-income secondary students through advanced coursework and experiential learning.
Key Information: Unsolicited proposals are rarely funded; most grants are by invitation or targeted partnership.
Description
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Advanced Learning grants are designed to increase access to advanced coursework—especially Advanced Placement (AP) classes—for high-achieving, lower-income secondary students. These grants support initiatives that foster rigorous academics and experiential learning opportunities, aiming to improve both enrollment and success in AP courses. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for future college and career opportunities by connecting classroom learning with real-world applications.
