Council discusses partial restoration request for Regional Challenge Grant program; no motion brought forward

Nov 5, 2025

WSAC staff presented a $1.25 million FY2027 request to partially restore the Regional Challenge Grant program; Council members discussed projected reduction impacts but did not bring a motion to advance the restoration request during the meeting.

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WSAC staff presented a $1.25 million FY2027 request intended to partially restore funding for the Regional Challenge Grant (RCG) program, which the minutes say was eliminated in the last budget. Joel Anderson explained the funding would help partnerships to continue work on postsecondary enrollment, retention, and completion.

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