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One Million Degrees

Chicago, IL, United States

One Million Degrees is the only organization in Illinois, and one of few in the country solely dedicated to accelerating community college students’ progress on career pathways to economic mobility. The organization provides a wraparound support model that includes academic, personal, professional, and financial supports to hundreds of students.

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Grant history

Year awarded: 2025
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $180,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2022
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $250,000
Purpose: General Operating Support

Year awarded: 2019
Period: 2 years
Amount awarded: $300,000
Purpose: General Operating Support