Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Grant Programs
The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) supports projects that are innovative and address a range of postsecondary education challenges. These programs, such as the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) Program, Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant Program, Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program, and Open Textbook Pilot (OTP) Program provide good opportunities for community colleges to support their students’ success. Each of these are due Tuesday, June 23 at 11:59 pm Eastern, except PSSG, which is due Tuesday, June 29.
New Grant Opportunity for Eligible Community Colleges: The Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)
U.S. Department of Education opened the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant competition, and eligible colleges have until Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern to apply.
Ready For Action: Workforce Futures Accelerator Project Gets Underway
The Workforce Futures Accelerator project has officially launched. Over the next three years, a cohort of 15community colleges across the country will embed virtual, project-based learning opportunities directly into their workforce programs.
New America & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort
New America and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) invite community colleges to apply for the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Capacity Building Cohort.
Latest Action in Washington
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06/01
$400M+ in Grants Available, ED Webinar for Applicants, Student Aid UpdatesRead More -
05/28
HAPPENING TOMORROW New Grants Competition Webinar, Consensus on Accreditation, Pell Grant In the MediaRead More -
05/22
More Grants! - Apply by June 23. ACCT Webinar May 29Read More -
05/21
BREAKING: ED Posts Grants for Strengthening Institutions, Basic Needs, Gang-Involved Youth to Higher EdRead More -
05/18
Deadline WED 5/20 - Make New Rules Fair for Community Colleges, Final Rule on Workforce Pell, U.S. House Representatives Support Pell Grant Funding at Education and Workforce HearingRead More
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Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Grant Programs
The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) supports projects that are innovative and address a range of postsecondary education challenges. These programs, such as the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) Program, Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant Program, Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program, and Open Textbook Pilot (OTP) Program provide good opportunities for community colleges to support their students’ success. Each of these are due Tuesday, June 23 at 11:59 pm Eastern, except PSSG, which is due Tuesday, June 29.
New Grant Opportunity for Eligible Community Colleges: The Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)
U.S. Department of Education opened the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant competition, and eligible colleges have until Tuesday June 23, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern to apply.
Ready For Action: Workforce Futures Accelerator Project Gets Underway
The Workforce Futures Accelerator project has officially launched. Over the next three years, a cohort of 15community colleges across the country will embed virtual, project-based learning opportunities directly into their workforce programs.
Community College Presidents and Trustees Invited to Complete National Survey on Economic Development
New America & ACCT announce a first-of-its-kind national survey to understand the role of community college trustees and presidents in building capacity for economic and workforce development.
April 2026: Happy Community College Month!
This month, the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor proclaimed April 2026 as National Community College Month. With the executive branch making this declaration, it is now the legislative branch’s turn.
New America & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort
New America and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) invite community colleges to apply for the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Capacity Building Cohort.
