Funding
Full Steam Ahead on Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations
As Congress begins their work on Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations, now is the time for community college leaders to be vocal on the needs of their institutions and the federal programs that support their students.
Colleges Expand and Strengthen Student Success Strategies by Leveraging SNAP Employment and Training
ACCT welcomes Guam Community College and BridgeValley Community and Technical College as SNAP employment & Training third-party providers. SNAP E&T is a strategy to close opportunity gaps and create career pathways for students participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure they have access to training leading to careers with economic mobility
On Capitol Hill, Concerns Grow Over NSF Cuts Threatening Community College STEM Job Training
Budget cuts, reductions in force, and funding freezes hamstring community college programs around emerging technologies, including AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.
Memo From Office of Management and Budget Issues a Directive to Pause All Federal Assistance Programs
OMB has issued out a memo directing all departments and agencies to put a pause on federal grants, loans, project, and activities.
NSF Awards Grants For CHIPS, Tech Workforce, And The Future Of Work
Discover how NSF grants are funding community and technical colleges to advance workforce training in emerging technologies under the CHIPS Act.
A close look at state funding policies
Community colleges today serve a wide range of students — from degree-seeking to dual enrollment to noncredit students. However, not all state funding policies have kept up with this reality.
