
What is the Invest Grant?
The Invest in our Children, Invest in our Future (Invest) Program supports students, families, schools, and community partners in strengthening college and career readiness in the San Carlos Apache community and the Tohono O’odham Nation. Through strong partnerships with local schools and community organizations, Invest delivers culturally responsive programming designed to improve academic achievement, increase high school graduation rates, and expand access to postsecondary education and career pathways.
Students may also receive assistance to participate in summer camps, college visits, and other college and career development experiences that help build awareness, confidence, and long-term goals. By working at both the individual and systems levels, Invest strengthens pathways that help students successfully transition from high school to college, training, or careers.
The Invest Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development grant awarded to Arizona State University.
Our team offers:
- Classroom-based lessons
- Community workshops
- Individualized career exploration
- Family engagement
Locations

Tohono O’odham Nation
To learn more about how we can support students, schools and organizations in the Tohono O’odham Nation, please reach out to Naomi Tom: naomi.tom@asu.edu.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe
To learn more about how we can support students, schools and organizations serving the San Carlos Apache Tribe, please reach out to Jamelyn Casoose: jcasoos1@asu.edu
Meet the team that is here to support you
Resources
Indian Education Summer Programs
See a list of education programs for you to take part in this summer.
If you need assistance with cost of transportation for these programs, please let our team know!
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