Department of Labor Secretary Reveals Strengthening Community College Training Grant Competition
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February 10, 2026
LAW ALERT
At NLS 2026, we just learned of a new community college competitive grant opportunity. Today's keynote speaker, Dr. Henry Mack, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labor, revealed this morning that the U.S. Department of Labor intends to announce a grant competition for the Strengthening Community College Training Grant (SCCTG), including $65 million from FY25 funding and possibly up to an additional $65 million from FY26 funding. SCCTG is critical for community colleges to meet the needs of employers and support students in obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries. Dr. Mack shared that the funds would be used as seed money to help short-term programs become eligible for Workforce Pell Grants. The funding can be used to strengthen faculty, salaries, equipment, data, or other purposes. ACCT will share additional information once the competition is officially announced.
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