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"Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) - FOA-ETA-26-40" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) - FOA-ETA-26-40 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Round 6 of these grants will fund community colleges, with a singular focus on building program and system capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants, promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger state workforce system.
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Opportunity Listing - Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) Agency: Employment and Training Administration Assistance Listings: 17. 280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Round 6 of the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC or SCC6) grants will fund community colleges, with a singular focus on building program and system capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants—i.e., promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger state workforce system (e.g., Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners) for statewide impact.
Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) may be emailed to Sarah Medley at SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol. gov. We encourage... prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.
gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. Public and state institutions of higher education See the Funding Opportunity Announcement Section II. A and Amendment One for complete eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol. gov SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol. gov SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol.
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docx Mar 12, 2026 02:41 PM UTC SCC6_FOA-ETA_26-40_Amendment_One. pdf SCC6 FOA-ETA 26-40 Amendment One. pdf Mar 18, 2026 02:39 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Employment labor and training Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community colleges are the primary applicants, integrating with state workforce systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) - FOA-ETA-26-40 is funded by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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