An innovative model for high-quality short-term program expansion in central kentucky that can be replicated broadly

The Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education awarded Bluegrass Community & Technical College $1.138 million under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE, CFDA 84.116) on January 1, 2026, to support an innovative model for high-quality short-term program expansion in Central Kentucky with potential for broad replication.

The award funds expansion of short-term credential programs at the college. Performance occurs in Lexington, Kentucky, with a period of performance extending through December 31, 2029. BCTC is a state-controlled institution of higher learning and subsidiary of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. The assistance type is a Project Grant. FIPSE supports institutional reforms and innovative strategies designed to improve postsecondary instruction, quality, and access; this award specifically advances curriculum and credential offerings aligned with workforce development priorities in the Central Kentucky region.