Expanding educational horizons for Texas students
Big state.
Big challenges.
Let’s create
big opportunity.
We partner with educational institutions, organizations, and state leaders to help more students earn a postsecondary credential that puts them on a path to success.
Sharing our resources and expertise, we work with other changemakers to improve access to postsecondary education and enhance completion for all kinds of students.
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Together we can help students see beyond the horizon and into a brighter future for themselves. We make grants, convene leaders, form partnerships, fund research, and share knowledge.
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Our Strategy for Brighter Futures
Our investments and partnerships are guided by our Strategic Plan. In 2025, we’ve refined our strategic grantmaking approach while holding fast to our spirit of collaboration and our support for innovative solutions with wide-ranging impact.
Learn about Strategic Plan 2025-29 and how we are working to widen the horizons of opportunity for all Texas learners.
The Challenge
By 2036, 70% of jobs will require a postsecondary credential. Today, only 22% of Texas students are on track to earn a degree or credential after high school.
Investing in Change
$165
million
in grants funded
since inception
Our 2020-24
grantmaking
benefited
1.2 million
Texas
learners
Recent News
Strengthening Belonging and Purpose in Texas Community Colleges
Opportunity youth and returning adult students may struggle to find a sense of belonging and purpose early in college, which can affect persistence and completion. With a $774,737 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Aspen Opportunity Youth Forum will integrate belonging- and purpose-centered practices into
Connecting Credentials to Careers Through Better Data
Students and jobseekers can benefit from clear, accessible information about which credentials lead to strong wages and in-demand careers. With a $415,940 grant from Greater Texas Foundation, the Texas Talent Accelerator will deploy advanced data tools to strengthen data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and the sharing
Aligning Dual Enrollment Pathways in the Rio Grande Valley
The college roadmap for high school students in the Rio Grande Valley remains unclear due to institutional friction and siloed data, making it harder for students to earn and access college credits. With a $750,000 grant to Commit, two additional school district collaboratives and Texas
Greater Texas Foundation courageously provides leadership and resources to the era-defining issue of postsecondary success for all students.”
-Hector Bojorquez, Intercultural Development Research Association