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Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) that funds community college consortia to expand workforce training and career pathways for in-demand industries. This sixth round provides $65 million in total funding, with individual awards ranging from $6. 5 million to $10.
8 million. Eligible applicants are public or state-controlled community colleges applying as lead institutions of consortia representing a majority of community colleges within their state. The application deadline is May 20, 2026.
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xlsx) 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.
The Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration aimed at funding community colleges to enhance their capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants.
The program focuses on promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with state workforce systems for statewide impact. This round builds on previous funding rounds and emphasizes collaboration among community colleges and industry partners to develop high-quality training programs that meet employer needs.
The SCC6 grants will support community colleges in developing and expanding high-quality, short-term programs eligible for Workforce Pell Grants.
Key tasks include: 1) Building statewide capacity for data sharing and integration activities; 2) Engaging with industry partners to create or enhance training programs that are portable and stackable along career pathways; 3) Ensuring programs meet the hiring requirements of employers in in-demand industries; 4) Developing partnerships with a majority of community colleges in the state; 5) Tracking performance outcomes such as student enrollment, completion rates, job placement rates, and credential attainment; 6) Submitting all programs seeking Workforce Pell eligibility to state workforce agencies for inclusion on State Eligible Training Provider Lists (ETPL).
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, specifically community colleges applying as lead institutions of a consortium that includes a majority of community colleges in the state. All institutions must be accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. The program prioritizes applications from statewide community college systems or consortia.
Additionally, applicants must provide letters of support from state officials to demonstrate commitment to data integration efforts. The anticipated period of performance is 48 months, starting from September 1, 2026. Grantees are expected to begin implementation activities immediately after award notification.
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is approximately $65,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $6,500,000 to $10,800,000. The Department reserves the right to apply additional funds from FY 2026 appropriations if sufficient qualifying applications are received.
The grant activities will be performed across various geographic locations where eligible community colleges are situated within the states applying for the grants. Employment and Training Administration (ETA) [DOL] Employment, Labor and Training 17.
280 - WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement On 2/17/26 Employment and Training Administration posted grant opportunity FOA-ETA-26-40 for Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) with funding of $65. 0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 17.
280 WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $6. 5 million and $10.
8 million. Feb. 17, 2026, 12:00 a.
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EDT Due in 64 Days Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Feb. 17, 2026, 10:15 a.
m. EST Public and State controlled institutions of higher education See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements. Estimated Program Funding Estimated Number of Grants Employment and Training Administration scc6_foa-eta-26-40@dol.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education (community colleges) applying as lead institutions of consortia representing a majority of community colleges within their state. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $65 million total; $6.5M–$10.8M per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) - FOA-ETA-26-40 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program funds community colleges to build capacity for implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants. The focus is on promoting industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger state workforce system (e.g., WIOA partners) for statewide impact. It prioritizes statewide community college systems or consortia to support states in building capacity for state-level workforce and education data sharing and data systems integration.
Strengthening Community College Training Grants (Round 6) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program supports programs that help community colleges develop high-quality, short-term training programs that meet employers' and workers' skill development needs. It is focused on programs that seek eligibility for the newly authorized Workforce Pell Grants.
Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program (SCC6) focuses on building the capacity of community colleges to meet labor demands by implementing and scaling access to short-term training opportunities through Workforce Pell Grants. This round prioritizes statewide community college systems or consortia to support state-level workforce and education data sharing and integration. Projects should focus on industry-driven strategies, worker mobility through career pathways, and workforce system integration.