Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants – Grant Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN25-23

Issued: February 24, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced the availability of $65 million in funding for the sixth round of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (SCC) program.

Purpose of the Grant

This grant program aims to build community colleges’ capacity to implement high-quality, short-term training programs to meet the skill development needs of employers and workers. This sixth round of SCC funding will focus on programs seeking eligibility for the newly authorized Workforce Pell Grants, which promote industry-driven strategies, worker mobility, and integration with the larger workforce system.

The DOL anticipates that this round of SCC grant funding will benefit a broad range of community college students at participating institutions, including dislocated workers, employed workers, and new entrants to the workforce.

Eligibility

Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education are eligible to apply. This round of SCC will prioritize funding for statewide community college systems, or consortia of multiple community colleges, to support the goals of state-level workforce and education system integration.

Funding Details

DOL expects to fund between six and ten organizations nationwide, and will not fund more than one successful application per state. Individual awards will range from $6,500,000-$10,800,000.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until May 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by the application deadline. For more information on how to apply for DOL funding opportunities, see their 2026 Application Guide.

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