This program will focus on helping needy young people and adults gain a quality education.  For projects serving youth, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals which focus on improving student achievement and healthy development of young people of middle school age and above.  Projects may include in-school and community-based educational programs, after-school activities, and mentoring programs.  Programs designed to increase high school graduation rates are encouraged to apply.

For projects serving adults, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals to provide literacy education and GED preparation, and to offer vocational training and job placement.