About the Challenge
In the United States, many families face extensive barriers to achieve success. The Economic Opportunity Challenge aims to build a more vibrant economic ecosystem by scaling an impactful, evidence-based solution that sustainably creates economic opportunity for low-income families.
50
Proportion of children born in 1984 who will earn more than their parents (92% in 1940)
Low-income students are
times
6
more likely to drop out of high school than high-income students
99
Percentage of U.S. neighborhoods where black boys have lower income in adulthood than white boys with similar parental income
How to Participate
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Questions & Answers
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Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
What is the Economic Opportunity Challenge?
Who can participate?
Who cannot participate?
How do we apply?
What types of initiatives are you looking for?
How will applications be assessed?
Should the proposed solution be evidence-based?
Will you consider funding the pilot of a proposed solution?
How can we use Economic Opportunity Challenge funding?
Are subgrants allowed?
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