Texas Tech and the Lubbock Independent School District, along with multiple community partners celebrated today (Feb. 15) the award of a $24.5 million Promise Neighborhoods grant, originally announced in December 2012 by the U.S. Department of Education. As one of only seven Promise Neighborhood implementation grantees from across the nation, East Lubbock Promise Neighborhood consortium will receive the funding over the next five years.
“Community outreach and engagement is one of the strategic priorities for Texas Tech,” said Interim President Lawrence Schovanec. “We appreciate this opportunity to work with so many community partners to enhance the education and well being for our young people. The efforts of all those involved reflects a shared dedication and commitment to providing the very best opportunities for our youth and strengthening our community.”
The consortium is a collaboration of the Lubbock ISD, a variety of colleges and administrative units of Texas Tech, the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, United Way of Lubbock, Covenant Health System, South Plains Food Bank, United Supermarkets, and the Betenbough Charitable Foundation. The City of Lubbock, South Plains P-20 Council and Generation Texas are also partners in the project.
The Lubbock Independent School District and Texas Tech have combined with many community partners to receive a $24.5 million dollar Promise Neighborhoods Grant. This town will receive the grant over the next five years to help with different education projects in the Lubbock area. Keep reading to learn more about the grant and find out more information at Texas Tech.
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