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Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5) - FOA-ETA-24-23 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program aims to build community colleges' capacity to meet the skill development needs of employers and equitably support students in obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries. Grantees will enhance sector-based career pathways programs using evidence-rooted strategies.
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## View Grant Opportunity Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5) Employment and Training Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ETA-24-23 Funding Opportunity Title:Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:15 Assistance Listings:17.
261 -- Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Aug 28, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 24, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 24, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 65,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:See Funding Opportunity Announcement Section III. A for complete eligibility requirements.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Employment and Training Administration Description:The purpose of this grant program is to build community colleges’ capacity to meet the skill development needs of employers and equitably support students in obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries.
Grantees will enhance sector-based career pathways programs using strategies rooted in evidence and designed to build further evidence on the effectiveness of sector-based career pathways programs in leading to positive employment outcomes. Successful applicants will use the diverse strengths of their SCC Partnership members to accomplish and sustain systems change. Link to Additional Information:[](https://www.
grants. gov/search-results-detail/355057) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: SCC5_FOA-ETA-24-23@dol. gov
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Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5) - FOA-ETA-24-23 is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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