Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants FY 2024 – Grant Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN24-03

Issued: August 13, 2024

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of approximately $65,000,000 in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Section 169(c), for Round 5 of the Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC5) Training Grants program.

The purpose of this grant program is to build community colleges’ capacity to meet the skill development needs of employers and equitably support students in obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries. Grantees will enhance sector-based career pathways programs using strategies rooted in evidence and designed to build further evidence on the effectiveness of programs in leading to positive employment outcomes. The DOL anticipates enhancements funded by this grant program will ultimately benefit a broad range of current and future students at participating institutions, including dislocated workers, employed workers, and new entrants to the workforce.

The DOL will award grants under this program to lead applicants that meet one of the following definitions: Single Institution, Institution Consortium, Tribally Controlled College Applicants, Eligible Lead Applicants and Consortium Members, or SCC Partnership.

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov before the deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on September 24, 2024. For questions concerning this SSC5 grant opportunity, visit the DOL ETA website.

For more information about this grant opportunity and to review the complete Funding Opportunity Announcement, including eligibility requirements and instructions for submitting an application, visit the Grants.gov website.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division