- October 16, 2026
- By F.D. Smith
The University of Maryland’s Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) will receive more than $5.2 million in grants to continue helping Prince George’s County students and adults prepare for college and career pathways.
A five-year, $3.38 million grant from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor will fund AAP’s Educational Talent Search North and Central Programs, which offer academic tutoring, college entrance examination preparation, and financial literacy education to middle and high school students in Prince George’s County Public Schools.
AAP’s Educational Opportunity Center has also been awarded a five-year, $1.85 million grant from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor. The center serves adults at various stages of their educational journeys, including recent high school graduates, adults returning to school, displaced or transitioning workers, and families seeking guidance on postsecondary options.
“For more than 10 years, our programs have worked with Prince George’s County residents to remove barriers, navigate complex education and financial aid systems, and connect individuals with opportunities that can strengthen their families and communities,” said Jerry L. Lewis, executive director of AAP. “This continued funding allows us to deepen that work and ensure students and adults have the information, preparation and support they need to make informed decisions about their futures.”
Additionally, the Maryland Higher Education Commission has granted AAP $78,500 to provide academic, college and career preparation services to 200 eligible middle and high school students in northern and central Prince George’s County over the next year. It is the second year that AAP has received funding through the College Preparation Intervention Program for Preparation and Access Toward Higher Education II (PATH-II) initiative.