Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 20, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,500,000–$10,800,000 per award over 48 months; approx. $65 million total; 6–10 awards expected.
Summary: Funds statewide consortia of community colleges to build and scale short-term, industry-driven workforce training programs eligible for Workforce Pell Grants.
Key Information: Lead applicants must be public/state-controlled community colleges applying as a consortium representing a majority of community colleges in their state.