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Project Discovery is a post-secondary access program currently offered through 24 Partner Agencies throughout Virginia in grades 4 to 12. Project Discovery encourages students to stay in and graduate high school and provides resources and tools for students to successfully make the transition to post-secondary education.
Legislature Votes to Maintain Project Discovery Funding
The Virginia House of Delegates voted on May 14, 2012, by 81 to 9, to defeat Governor McDonnell's deep cuts to Project Discovery funding. The House restored $175,000 to the Virginia Department of Education grant. While Project Discovery has still been significantly reduced (to $350,000 down from $619,650 in 2011), the VDOE grant will allow Project Discovery to continue operations over the next biennium through the use of its own funds and donations from private sources.
How you can help
Project Discovery needs your help. Our hardworking and meritorious students can get the grades and study hard, but we need to help them find the resources to pay for college. Listed below are links that will take you to various ways that you can support Project Discovery students.
Project Discovery has access to Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits. A donation of $500.00 or more ($1,000.00 for businesses) can produce beneficial tax credits. Click Donate Now for details.
You can now make donations directly to Project Discovery via PayPal. Click on the "Donate Now" and you will be able to direct your contribution to your local Project Discovery program, the general state-wide program, or both!