[Conference on College Composition and Communication](https://cccc.ncte.org)

December 31, 2026 (Full application deadline for April 2027 Convention)

$750 per award; number of awards varies by annual donations

Provides travel support for contingent faculty at two- and four-year colleges/universities to attend the CCCC Annual Convention.

Applicants must reside more than 250 miles from the convention site.

--- ## Description The CCCC Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty supports contingent faculty members (including part-time, adjunct, and non-tenure-track instructors) at two-year and four-year colleges and universities by providing financial assistance to attend the CCCC Annual Convention. Established in 2012 and funded through member donations (matched by CCCC up to $5,000 annually), the award is intended to foster professional development and engagement within the field of composition and communication. If the convention is held online, recipients receive complimentary registration instead of travel funds. The selection process includes a weighted lottery that gives priority to applicants who were not selected in previous years. --- ## Due Dates - December 31, 2026: Full application deadline (for awards to attend the April 2027 CCCC Annual Convention) Applications must be received by December 31, 2026, to be considered for the January 2027 awards. --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $750. - The number of awards made each year depends on the amount of donations raised by CCCC members (with CCCC matching donations up to $5,000 annually). - In the event of an online-only convention, recipients receive complimentary registration in lieu of travel funds. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be contingent faculty (part-time, adjunct, or non-tenure-track) at a two-year or four-year college or university. - Applicants must reside more than 250 miles from the CCCC Annual Convention site. - Individuals who receive this award may not receive a CCCC Professional Equity Project grant in the same year. - Applicants not selected in a given year receive additional entries in the weighted lottery for subsequent years. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [official application form](https://ncte.org/groups/cccc-assistance-fund-contingent-faculty-application/) by December 31, 2026. - Required information includes: name, institution, address, email, and history of previous applications. - Recipients are chosen at random in January 2027 using a weighted lottery system. - Award notifications are sent out after the selection process. --- ## Additional Information - The number of awards is contingent on annual fundraising; CCCC matches member donations up to $5,000. - If the convention is held virtually, the award is a complimentary registration rather than travel funds. - Donations collected during the calendar year fund the following year’s awards. - Applicants who are not selected receive increased chances in future cycles (e.g., two entries after one unsuccessful year, three after two, etc.). --- ## External Links - [CCCC Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty Program Page](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards/contfactravelfund) - [Application Form](https://ncte.org/groups/cccc-assistance-fund-contingent-faculty-application/) - [CCCC Annual Convention Information](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/conv) - [CCCC Funding Opportunities Overview](https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/conv/funding/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [cccc@ncte.org](mailto:cccc@ncte.org?subject=CCCC%20Assistance%20Fund%20for%20Contingent%20Faculty) | | Phone | 217-328-3870 or 877-369-6283 | | Address | 1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, Illinois 61801-1096 |

Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty

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