State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) actively pursuing this Department of Education (USDE) State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) $4.9 billion for K-12 and higher education, $130 million estimated for CCC $2.5 billion was distributed to K-12. CSU and UC. USDE will award second portion of SFSF in Fall 2009 Governor's office will submit application to USDE for second phase CCC to receive an estimated $130 million of second phase to backfill state cuts. N/A N/A Grant Opportunities being pursued by California Community Colleges Program Amt. Available CA Timeline Application Details Chancellor's Office Involvement actively pursuing this Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (USDA) Distance Learning & Telemedicine $3 billion in grants and loans nationwide Application period is July 14-August 14, 2009 Support broadband deployment and adoption in under served and underserved areas of the state The CO TRIS Division is working with CENIC, the State CIO's Office and others to develop and support a California application in eligible areas. Riverside City College, Butte College State Center CCD Natl. Telecommunications and Info. Admin. (Dept. of Commerce) Broadband Technology Opportunity Program $4.2 billion in grants nationwide Application period is July 14-August 20, 2009 Support broadband deployment and adoption in under served and underserved areas of the state. Funds will be available for broadband deployment, public access computing and innovative education programs. The CO TRIS Division and the CO Student Services Division are working with CENIC, the State CIO's Office and others are applying for a federal grant to extend broadband in 11 northern CA counties that will create better connectivity for several colleges. Cost of project over $200 million. Riverside City College, Butte College, Imperial Valley College State Center CCD USDE "Race to the Top" innovative programs focusing on student achievement. $5 billion to states for proposals through application process. CA generally receives 10% of federal monies. USDE issued guidance for application on July 24. Applications will be accepted in late 2009. Governor's Office will apply with a statewide proposal to USDE. The Governor's OSE has stipulated that California will submit an intersegmental grant proposal. The CO SS Division is collaborating with the CO ITRIS Division/Butte Tech Center to developing a proposal to showcase innovative intersegmental programs (K- 12,CCC,CSU,UC). COSS to meet with OSE to propose CCC involvement in any Governor proposal. El Camino College, West Hills CCD, College of the Canyons, Mt. San Jacinto College College of Siskiyou, Allan Hancock College Page 1
actively pursuing this USDE Enhancing Education Through Technology $71 million to California Dept. of Education (CDE) CDE has submitted a proposal to Dept. of Finance and anticipates a Section 28 letter. Monies will be distributed once proposal approved by USDE. Competitive Grants to design and implement statewide longitudinal data systems that can manage individual student data. The CO TRIS Division may explore some opportunity for collaboration with the K-12 sector in developing training grants for the state CALPADS longitudinal data system through its Butte Tech Center operation. El Camino College, College of the Canyons West Hills CCD, College of Siskiyou, Columbia College Department of Labor () Worker Training in High Growth Industries $750 million in competitive grants nationwide: $500 million for Green Jobs $220 million for Health Care Sector (see below) $150 million for Pathways Out of Poverty (see below) will provide these funds through a series of grants. The first of these is the $220 million for Health Care Sector jobs. Opportunities for depend on the minimum qualifications put forward in the guidelines for grants at the local and CO level. The CO EWD Division is pursuing development of a grant application focusing on "Green Jobs". College of the Desert, Chabot-Las Positas CCD, San Jose-Evergreen CCD, El Camino College, West Hills CCD, College of Siskiyou, Los Rios CCD,Sacramento City College, Allan Hancock College, College of the Canyons, North Orange County CCD, Kern CCD, Cypress College, Mt. San Jacinto College, Butte College State Center CCD, CCD, Merced College, Cuesta College, Oxnard College, Ventura CCD, Riverside Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industries $220 million nationwide The closing date for applications is October 5, 2009. Proposals targeting any of the health care industry s sub-sectors and is particularly interested in receiving applications that focus on one or more of the following health care subsectors and occupational categories: nursing, allied health, long term care and health IT. The CA Labor is asking CO to lead Nursing work group in order to obtain a letter of support from the Governor for our effort. The Governor's Office is asking that the projects that we lead be innovative, creative, build inter-segmental articulation between K-12, community colleges and 4 year institutions, and have standardized prereqs and curriculum. Butte College Page 2
actively pursuing this Pathways Out of Poverty Approximately $150 million in grant funds nationwide. Grants ranging from approximately $2 to $4 million for local grantees The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 29, 2009. Grantees selected from two separate types of applicants will be funded through this solicitation: (1) national nonprofit entities with networks of local affiliates, coalition members, or other established partners; and (2) local entities. ETA intends to fund grants ranging from approximately $3 to $8 million for national grantees, and grants ranging from approximately $2 to $4 million for local grantees. Butte College, College of the Desert, Riverside, Imperial Valley Workforce Investment Act (WIA) $495 million total for California $74 million (15%) to be used at the Governor's discretion. $427 million (85%) to be disbursed by local WIBs (See below for details) Ongoing Grant applications for the CCC Allied Health Initiative are due (from the locals) on June 2 through a competitive process to fund anywhere from 15 to 40 grants depending on how much money they request. Each applicant may request up to $400,000. Under the 15% Governor s Discretionary program, CO will receive $6 million in local assistance through the Allied Health Initiative coordinated among specified community college districts by EWD Division, which will oversee approximately 40 additional grants. See attached sheet Workforce Investment Act $427 million (85%) to CA that is distributed by Local CWIBs Ongoing Eighty-five percent of this amount goes to the local Workforce Investment Boards, which can contract with individual campuses for training programs. West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, Merced CCD, College of the Canyons, Santa Barbara City College, Riverside, Mesa College, Cypress College, Marin El Camino College, College of Siskiyou, Cuesta College, See attached sheet Oxnard College, Kern CCD Page 3
actively pursuing this Worker Training in High Growth Industries $750 million in competitive grants nationwide $500 million is for Green Jobs $220 million for Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industries will provide these funds through a series of grants. The first of these is the $220 million for Health Care Sector jobs. Opportunities for depend on the minimum qualifications put forward in the guidelines for grants at the local and CO level. Both CO and local colleges are eligible to apply for this. The CO EWD Division is pursuing development of a grant application focusing on "Green Jobs". Chabot-Las Positas CCD, San Jose- Evergreen CCD, El Camino College, West Hills CCD, College of Siskiyou, Los Rios CCD,Sacramento City College, Allan Hancock College, College of the Canyons, North Orange County CCD, Kern CCD CCD, Merced College, Cuesta College, Oxnard College, Ventura CCD, Riverside See attached sheet Adult Employment and Training Activities $80.9 million allocated to California Deadlines will be set by the local WIBs. Any community college training services are on a referral basis from the WIBs. The CO EWD will provide guidance to local districts regarding increased collaboration and communication regarding the availability of campus training offerings with their local WIB. Chabot-Las Positas CCD, San Jose- Evergreen CCD, Grossmont- Cuyamuca CCD, El Camino College, West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, Merced College, Allan Hancock, Riverside, Oxnard, NOCCD, Kern CCD, College of San Mateo State Center CCD, College of Siskiyou, College of the Canyons, Moorpark, Santa Barbara, Glendale CCD, Columbia College San Bernardino Valley College Youth Activities $189 million allocated to California Deadlines will be set by the local WIBs. These monies and campuses access to them are determined by the local WIBs. Any community college training services are on a referral basis from the WIBs. The CO EWD will provide guidance to local districts regarding increased collaboration and communication regarding the availability of campus training offerings with their local WIB. San Jose-Evergreen CCD, CCD, El Camino College, West Hills CCD, Folsom Lake, Sacramento City, Merced College, Santa Barbara, Kern, Marin State Center CCD, Allan Hancock, Chabot-Las Positas CCD, College of Siskiyou, College of the Canyons, Moorpark, Oxnard, Glendale CCD, Columbia College Cuesta College will receive $854,000 over two years. YouthBuild Activities $189 million allocated to California Deadlines will be set by the local WIBs. Funding will go out on a formula basis at the local WIB level. The CO EWD will provide guidance to local districts regarding increased collaboration and communication regarding the availability of campus training offerings with their local WIB. El Camino College, West Hills CCD, College of the Canyons, Kern, Butte College State Center CCD, Chabot- Las Positas CCD, College of Siskiyou, Merced College, Allan Hancock, College of the Canyons, Moorpark, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Glendale CCD Page 4
actively pursuing this Energy Training Partnership Grants $100 million in grant funds nationwide to 20 30 projects ranging from approximately $2 to $5 million each. The closing date for receipt of applications under this announcement is September 4, 2009 Colleges will have to partner with other entities to be eligible Butte College, Riverside Dislocated Worker Program $225 million allocated to California Deadlines will be set by the local WIBs. Funds are distributed on a formula basis. Opportunities for depend on the minimum qualifications put forward in the guidelines. The CO EWD will provide guidance to local districts regarding increased collaboration and communication regarding the availability of campus training offerings with their local WIB. Chabot-Las Positas CCD, San Jose- Evergreen CCD, Grossmont- Cuyamuca CCD, El Camino College, West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, Allan Hancock, College of the Canyons State Center CCD, College of Siskiyou, Merced College, College of the Canyons, Moorpark, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Riverside, Glendale CCD, Columbia College Community Service Employment for Older Americans $120 million nationwide Deadlines will be set by the local WIBs. Funding for this grant program may be an opportunity for the community colleges, depending on the minimum qualifications put forward in the guidelines for grants. The CO EWD will continually provide guidance to local districts regarding increased collaboration and communication as to the availability of campus training offerings with their local WIB. San Jose-Evergreen CCD, College of the Canyons State Center CCD, Chabot- Las Positas CCD, CCD, El Camino College, West Hills CCD, College of Siskiyou, Allan Hancock, Kern Page 5
actively pursuing this Department of Energy (DOE) State Energy Program (SEP) $226 million to CA Energy Commission (CEC) CEC has begun to post preliminary guidelines on their website for the programs within SEP. CEC has been awarded the first half of its grant. The bulk of the SEP ($195.8 million) will be aimed at combining grants, contracts and loans to fund activities that concentrate on clean energy systems and energy efficiency measures and upgrades for residential and non-residential structures. The CEC is investing $15 million to build a green workforce. CEC will expand and leverage $20 million in ARRA funds for Green workforce training. The CO Facilities/Fiscal Division is collaborating with CEC to dedicate $20 Million of State Energy Program funds to the Chancellor s Office targeted to energy efficiency projects within the CCC/Investor Owned Utility (IOU) Partnership and for projects that could be coordinated with the publicly-owned utilities, as well as projects in counties with high unemployment. The proposal will be coordinated through the CCC/IOU Partnership. Cypress College, El Camino College, American River College, College of the Canyons, Kern CCD, Mt. San Jacinto College West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, Merced College, Ventura College, Columbia College Page 6
actively pursuing this DOE Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative $2.4 billion in grants nationwide Grants have already been awarded These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy, will accelerate the development of U.S. manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles, helping to establish American leadership in creating the next generation of advanced vehicles. N/A N/A N/A City College of San Francisco was awarded $500,000 Educational programs for: Secondary Students; Service Personnel, Technicians Partnering with: Chabot College; Central Shops; Pat s Garage; Perfect Sky Inc. DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant $56 million to California Energy Commission Application due dates for cities, and counties has not been determined. Guidelines are still being drafted. This grant assists cities and counties in implementing projects and programs to reduce total energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency in building and other appropriate sectors. A majority of these funds have gone to local governments. -- large cities and counties. There may opportunities for colleges to partner with cities or counties. CEC advises interested parties contact local government for partnership opportunities. The information has been transmitted to local campuses and EWD Centers by the CO EWD Division. San Jose-Evergreen CCD, College of Siskiyou, College of the Canyons, San Diego Miramar College El Camino College, West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Kern, Butte College Page 7
actively pursuing this DOE Solar Market Transformation Program $20 million nationally Application due date was July 30. The is targeted to 25 Solar Cities and Solar Workforce Development, which is open to public and private institutions. Sacramento, Berkeley, San Francisco, San Jose and Santa Rosa are California's designated "Solar Cities", each will receive $200,000 from DOE to integrate solar technologies throughout the city. The CO might ID the campuses and EWD Centers in proximity to the Solar Cities and provide a system wide application or simply advise relevant campuses to the opportunity. Funding Opportunity Announcement Number: DE-FOA-0000078. CFDA Number: 81.117 College of the Desert, Grossmont- Cuyamuca CCD, San Jose- Evergreen CCD, College of Siskiyou, College of the Canyons, Kern CCD, San Diego Miramar College, San Diego City College, Mt. San Jacinto College West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, Merced College DOE Training Program Development for Commercial Building Equipment Technicians, Building Operators, and Energy Commissioning Agents/Auditors. $7.5 million in competitive grants nationwide Applications are due on September 1, 2009. All types of entities are eligible to apply, DOE anticipates that awards will be in the $250,000 to $750,000 range. To submit an application, applicants must be registered with FedConnect and will need the following: Organization s DUNS # (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If organization does not have a DUNS #, request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displa yhomepage.do. Page 8
actively pursuing this California Energy Commission California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program up to $23 million Proposal applications must be received NO later than September 9, 2009, before 3:00 p.m. This collaborative effort will combine American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the State Energy Program, Workforce Investment Act Governor s Discretionary 15 Percent funds, and Assembly Bill 118 Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program Applications will be accepted from either Local Workforce Investment Boards, or Community College Districts or local Community Colleges. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Imperial Valley College Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Care and Development Block Grant $220 million to CDE CDE has submitted a proposal. Of Finance and anticipates a Section 28 letter. Monies will not be distributed until final approval of proposal by HHS. CDE will work with grantees (local governments and contracting agencies) to manage these resources in order to sustain FY 2009 awards through FY 2010. Los Rios CCD, College of the Canyons, Imperial Valley CCD, West Hills CCD, Columbia College Curriculum Alignment and Faculty Initiative programs will receive $300,000 in 2009 and 2010. Yosemite CCD and City College of SF will receive funds as well. Page 9
actively pursuing this HHS Health Technology $3 billion to CA Department of Health The CA Department of Health has submitted a proposal to DOF. It must spend these funds within 18 months. Application guidelines focus on efficiency of system operations. The CO encourages colleges to apply for these Cypress College, El Camino, West Hills CCD, Los Rios CCD, College of the Canyons, Mt. San Jacinto College San Jose-Evergreen CCD, CCD, Merced Allan Hancock, Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Riverside, Kern HHS Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program $192.2 million to California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) CSD has received $92 million of their allocation. They will move forward with issuing local assistance contracts for the actual weatherization work, with a target date of July 31, 2009. CSD expects the final 50% of the award to be issued in July of 2010, provided they meet mid-program performance and expenditure benchmarks. Eligible entities are primarily cities, counties and a few non profits. College of the Canyons San Jose-Evergreen CCD, CCD, West Hills CCD, Consumes River College, Santa Barbara, Kern CCD, Columbia College, Butte Page 10
actively pursuing this National Institute of Health Challenge Grant Program $200 million in grants - No direct state Application deadline 4/27/09. RFPs for Teacher Preparation Development Programs to Support STEM: "preservice programs for future STEM teachers" In March, EWD directors reported this program could be accessed by community colleges' EWD or academic programs in partnership with K-12 or collaboration with the state universities, depending on minimum qualifications. Pending. Mt. San Jacinto College Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) $123 million to CA Applications will be due on or about July 30, 2009, and Awards and Contracts to be executed approximately October 2009. CDBGs provide a range of services to assist low-income people in attaining the skills, knowledge, and motivation necessary to achieve self-sufficiency. Recipients shall give priority to projects that can award contracts based on bids within 120 days of the grant agreement. CA HUD administers $10 million of the CDBG. The rest of CDBG is given directly to entitlement cities and counties. Local campuses might access funds by developing proposals with their local government partners. CCC partners would include CalWORKs, CARE, Foster Youth. West Hills CCD, College of the Canyons, Santa Barbara, Riverside CCD, Los Rios CCD, Allan Hancock, Page 11
actively pursuing this HUD Homelessness Prevention Fund $190 million to California Dept. of Housing and Development (CDHD) Applications will be due on or about July 30, 2009, and Awards and Contracts to be executed by September 30, 2009. The is intended to target individuals and families who would be homeless but for this assistance and will provide for a variety of assistance, including: short-term or medium-term rental assistance and housing relocation and stabilization services, including such activities as mediation, credit counseling, security or utility deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance, and case management. Local campuses might access funds by developing proposals with their local government partners.ccc partners would include CalWORKs, CARE, Foster Youth. West Hills CCD, College of the Canyons CCD, College of Siskiyou, Allan Hancock, Columbia College National Science Foundation (NSF) Academic Research Infrastructure Approximately 100 awards nationwide ranging from a total of $250,000 to $2,000,000. Full Proposal Deadline Date: August 24, 2009 Multi-organization consortia to renovate research facilities through the addition or augmentation of cyber infrastructure. Community colleges are included in the guidelines. There is opportunity for collaboration on a systemwide proposal for the CO AA Division, the CO SS Division and the COIT Division/Butte Technology Center. Merced College, College of Siskiyou, Mt. San Jacinto College, Butte College Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities $5.2 million in loans in California plus $130 million nationwide in loans and grants Infrastructure projects for rural Applications are on a communities via grants and loans. rolling basis. Application Examples of projects are libraries, information is on their campus housing, health clinics, child webpage: care centers. Community colleges are http://www.rurdev.usda.gov eligible to apply for these funds if they /ca/cf/index.htm#contacts serve a rural area. State Center CCD Page 12
actively pursuing this Department of Treasury Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBS) $1.6 Billion nationwide Deadline for Submitting a CREB application is set periodically throughout the year. Applications must be submitted to the IRS. Small projects are given FIRST priority in requests. Any municipality (city, county, state, utility district, etc.) as well as electric COOPs and some specific lenders may issue CREBs for a qualified project. Projects MUST generate electricity and MUST be created from clean and/or renewable sources, including "clean-coal". Butte College West Valley Mission, Palo Verde, Siskiyous Department of Treasury Build America Bonds $5.2 billion were sold in California in April 2009 A Build America Bond ( BAB )is a bond issued prior to January 1, 2011 by a state or local entity. The Build America Bonds program is a new financing tool created by the Recovery Act to allow state and local governments to obtain much-needed, at lower borrowing costs, for projects such as construction of schools and hospitals, development of transportation infrastructure, and water and sewer upgrades. Victor Valley CCD ($12 million) West Valley Mission CCD ($121 million) San Bernardino CCD ($60 million) State Center CCD ($10 million) Grant Opportunities pursued by CCC Foundation Program Amt. Available CA Timeline Application Details Chancellor's Office Involvement Locals actively pursuing this Locals considering pursuing this Department of Justice (DOJ) Local Youth Mentoring Initiative This program will fund multiple awards up $500,000 per award for a project period of up to 4 years. Deadline was April 20. 2009. Grants to be awarded in August 2009 Foundation for California Community Colleges has submitted two proposals N/A Page 13
Local WIB Grants to Community Colleges College/District WIB Award Program San Diego Miramar College San Diego $400,000 Bio-tech training program San Diego Mesa College San Diego $400,000 Mental Health Worker Cert. program San Diego City College San Diego $400,000 Solar-HVAC training program San Diego Continuing Education San Diego $400,000 CNA training program College of the Desert Riverside $1, 150,800 industry-driven demand occupations College of the Desert Riverside $173,065 GED prep Chabot College Alameda $288,000 Work with Alameda WIB to work with their Rapid Response Team to provide Career Transition Services for dislocated workers. It is a 2-year annual contract for approximately $288,000 ($144,000 per year). Imperial Valley College Imperial $174,783 Machine & Elect. Repair Imperial Valley College Imperial $139,828 Protective Service Imperial Valley College Imperial $112,428 Diesel Mechanic Coastline Community College Orange $984,454 One Stop Career Centers Coastline Community College Orange $69,186* Accounting & Bookkeeping Coastline Community College Orange $69,186* Process Technology Coastline Community College Orange $69,186* Customer Service Sales City College of San Francisco San Francisco $214,000 CityBuild construction program Marin College Marin $106,500 Dental assistant training *Pending WIB approval
Chancellor's Office Allied Health/15% WIA College/District Award Program Riverside College $400,000 Allied Health Santa Ana College Unknown Pharmacy Technology Program State Center Unknown LVN to RN training programs Marin College $106,500 Dental Assistant San Diego Miramar College $399,978 Medical Laboratory Technician Program San Diego Mesa College $400,000 Radiology Tech Program