Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 6)
This grant supports community colleges in expanding short-term, industry-focused training programs using Workforce Pell Grants, aiming for statewide workforce system integration and impact.
Funder: Employment and Training Administration
Due Dates: May 20, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $6,500,000–$10,800,000 per award; approx. $65 million total; up to 10 awards; up to 4 years
Summary: Supports statewide community college consortia to expand short-term, industry-driven training programs through Workforce Pell Grants and strengthen workforce system integration.
Key Information: Lead applicant must be a community college leading a consortium; only one award per state is generally intended.
Description
This program funds consortia of community colleges to develop and scale industry-driven, short-term training programs eligible for Workforce Pell Grants, with the goal of increasing worker mobility and integrating efforts with state workforce systems for broad, statewide impact. Projects must focus on expanding access to training aligned with labor market needs and demonstrate strong partnerships with employers and workforce development entities. The initiative is designed to support systemic change at the state level, fostering collaboration among higher education institutions and workforce partners to enhance economic opportunity and meet evolving employer demands.
