Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty
The CCCC Assistance Fund helps contingent faculty attend the CCCC Annual Convention by providing travel or registration support for professional development in college composition and communication.
Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Full application deadline for April 2027 CCCC Annual Convention)
Funding Amounts: $750 per award; number of awards varies based on annual donations; CCCC matches contributions up to $5,000.
Summary: Supports contingent faculty travel (or registration if virtual) to attend the CCCC Annual Convention.
Key Information: Applicants must reside more than 250 miles from the convention site; recipients chosen at random.
Description
The CCCC Assistance Fund for Contingent Faculty provides financial support to contingent faculty at two-year and four-year colleges and universities to attend the CCCC Annual Convention. Established in 2012, the fund is designed to ease the financial burden of travel for faculty who may lack institutional support, thereby fostering professional development and participation in the academic community. In the event of an online-only convention, recipients receive complimentary registration instead of travel funds. The number of awards each year depends on donations from CCCC members, with CCCC matching contributions up to $5,000.
