Partners for Rural Impact

HBCU National Service Initiative

partnersinruralimpact

Engaging and Supporting Communities from the Inside Out

A Partnership with the Division of Student Affairs and University Advancement

Our Work
We take a place-based, cradle-to-career approach to ensure that all youth in rural places succeed, starting with kindergarten readiness and continuing to a fulfilling career.

Our Big Bold Vision:

All rural children and youth are on the path to postsecondary success, because we know that is the surest path to upward mobility.

Goals & Objectives:

Organize a cohort of NC HBCUs to launch a national service program.
Increase funding necessary to build organizational capacity.
Leverage the national service model to create more workforce development opportunities for students.
Provide civic experiences that contribute to the overall advancement of rural communities.
Advance education attainment and leadership skills that produce better student outcomes

Program Implementation:

Date

Event

Focus

January 15th

Initiative Soft Launch

Honoring Dr. MLK Holiday-A Day of National Service

February 29th

Kick-Off & Main Event

CIAA-ECSU's Partners in Progress Reception

HBCU Give Back Video

HBCU Give Back Fact Sheet

Important Dates & Information to Remember:

Focus: Develop a Service Project on your camps and/or within your local community (more details to come).

Eligibility: Must be a North Carolina Historically Black College & University (HBCU) to apply.

March 15, 2024 – Release of RFP (Request for Proposals):

April 8, 2024 - Deadline to submit grant application.

April 28 – May 1, 2024 – Partners for Rural Impact – Rural Summit (Lexington, KY) www.partnersrural.org

For more information, contact: 252-335-3276 or visit https://partnersrural.org/

University Leads

Dr. Kevin J. Wade, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & University Advancement

Ms. Angie Wills, Business Officer, Student Affairs & University Advancement