College Readiness and Completion Models 2021 (CRCM-2021)
Program Purpose
The College Readiness and Completion Models Program is established to support Texas public institutions of higher education (IHEs) in implementing, enhancing, and scaling evidence-based promising and best practices that impact college readiness and gateway course completion outcomes.
The 2021 Request for Applications (RFA) strives to address institutions’ challenges and opportunities through two (2) models: (1) College Readiness Models and (2) Completion Models. Eligible Applicants may choose to address the components of either or both a College Readiness and/or Completion Model as outlined in Section 3.2 (Eligible Projects).
Important Dates
| Dates | Application Steps |
| July 20, 2021 | RFA Published |
| August 2, 2021 | Notice of Intent, 5:00 p.m. CT (REQUIRED) |
| August 2, 2021 | Last Day for Application Inquiries, 5:00 p.m. CT |
| August 11, 2021 | Application Deadline, 5:00 p.m. CT |
| August 16, 2021 | THECB Announcement of Grant Awards |
Grant Process Information
- Request for Applications (RFA)
- Notice of Intent Online Form (no longer active)
- RFA Inquiry Responses (8/3/3201)
Application Forms
- FORM 1 – Cover Sheet
- FORM 2 – Certification and Leadership Commitment
- FORM 3a – Grant Application Form (College Readiness Models)
- FORM 3b – Grant Application Form (Completion Models)
- FORM 4 – Proposed Budget
Point of Contact
All inquiries and communications concerning this RFA should be directed in writing via email.
College Readiness Models
Keylan Morgan
Assistant Director, Developmental Education
Division for College Readiness and Success
Email: CRI@highered.texas.gov
Completion Models
Waylon Metoyer
Program Specialist V, College Completion
Division for College Readiness and Success
Email: CRI@highered.texas.gov
No contact shall be made with other THECB personnel regarding this RFA. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the disqualification of an Application.