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Find similar grantsStrengthening Community Colleges Training (SCC) Grants, Round 6 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This program helps community colleges expand access to in-demand, high-quality training, with a focus on programs seeking eligibility for Workforce Pell Grants.
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## View Grant Opportunity Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) Employment and Training Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:FOA-ETA-26-40 Funding Opportunity Title:Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:17.
280 -- WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Mar 19, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 20, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:May 20, 2026 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 65,000,000 Award Ceiling:$10,800,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:See the Funding Opportunity Announcement Section II. A and Amendment One for complete eligibility requirements.
## Additional Information Agency Name:Employment and Training Administration Description: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.
Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants. gov/search-results-detail/361307) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community colleges and consortia of community colleges, including public two-year institutions and four-year institutions that offer two-year degrees, partnering with employers and workforce development boards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,800,000 (total available funding $65,000,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Strengthening Community Colleges Training (SCC) Grants, Round 6 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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