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Impact Briefing
Our Impact Briefings provide a transparent look at where we’re making change and where we’re headed next. From the number of students reached to growth in member institutions, we let the data speak for itself.
HBCU CARES is proud to announce the launch of the State Agency Pipeline Initiative Mini-Grant Program, awarding over $20,000.00 in inaugural mini-grants to five Alabama member institutions.
HBCU CARES proudly participated in the 2025 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference, hosting a series of impactful events that highlighted the organization’s growing influence and commitment to Historically Black Colleges, Universities, and Community Colleges (HBCUs/HBCCs).
In recent conversations with federal stakeholders and agency advisors, it was confirmed that the U.S. Department of Education has established a dedicated DOGE (Division of Opportunity and Grant Equity) review team to evaluate all Phase II submissions from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This development signals heightened scrutiny and evolving expectations around accountability, fiscal alignment, and inclusive practice in federally funded initiatives. Wh
HBCU CARES is actively monitoring HB98, legislation that would establish the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers’ Family Scholarship Program. If enacted, HB98 would: Provide tuition and related educational expense scholarships for the children and spouses of qualifying long-term law enforcement officers Allow recipients to attend public or private colleges, universities, or technical schools in Alabama Establish the Alabama Law Enforcement Officers’ Family Scholarship Fund to su
