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: February 17, 2026
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...
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Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
See the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information
Description
Sarah Medley
SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol.gov
SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40@dol.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SCC6_FOA-ETA-26-40.pdf | SCC6 FOA-ETA-26-40.pdf | Feb 17, 2026 03:18 PM UTC |
| Financial_System_Risk_Assessment_-fillable_8.17.23.pdf | Financial System Risk Assessment -fillable 8.17.23.pdf | Feb 17, 2026 03:18 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 20, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Award
$65,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$6,500,000
Award Minimum
$10,800,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FOA-ETA-26-40
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Employment labor and training
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
February 17, 2026
Archive date:
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