TRIO Program Funding Dashboard Overview
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are Federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.
This interactive Tableau dashboard provides a comprehensive visualization of federal TRIO program funding across Illinois. Drawing from public U.S. Department of Education data, the dashboard allows users to explore how TRIO funds are distributed by grantee and congressional district, as well as the number of participants in each program.
Key features include:
Funding by State and Institution: View TRIO allocations at both the grantee and congressional level.
District & Region-Level Views: Understand which communities are served by TRIO investments and how funding aligns with congressional representation.
This tool is designed to support advocacy, policy analysis, and storytelling around the importance of TRIO funding across Illinois. Whether you're a policymaker, researcher, or community advocate, the dashboard offers a clear, visual way to understand where TRIO investments are going and how to elevate their importance with representatives in the 119th Congress.
