Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6)

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.

Program Details

Employment and Training Administration is a federal agency that offers the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6) grant program to support research innovation and workforce. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Employment and Training Administration through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for research innovation and workforce should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Employment and Training Administration or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $6.5M – $10.8M. Applications are due by May 20, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports research innovation and workforce. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611430, 624310, 236, 238. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by DOL-ETA
• Programs related to building

Award details

Award range: $6.5M – $10.8M. Applications close on May 20, 2026.

Categories

Research Innovation · Workforce