Ms. Ali works at a high school in a high-poverty district. She wants to get a grant to start a mentorship program, where professionals in the community meet with students who want to go to college. Ms. Ali puts together a letter outlining her idea, the issue it addresses, and a budget and timeline, and e-mails it to a list of grant agencies she has researched. She does not get awarded any grant money. What is the most likely reason? A) Most grant agencies are reluctant to provide money for high-poverty districts.
B) Ms. Ali did not look at each grant agency's specific formatting requirements.
C) Ms. Ali's idea will not help students as much as other ideas.
D) Ms. Ali is a teacher, but only a principal or superintendent may apply for grants.