The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education awarded a $4,400,000 Project Grant under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program to Long Beach City College (LBCC) to support the "SUCCESS AND COMPLETION ACHIEVEMENT NETWORK (SCAN)" project. The award, which began on January 1, 2024, will fund LBCC's efforts to enhance the quality and accessibility of postsecondary education in the Long Beach, California region through 2027. The project aims to expand educational opportunities, improve postsecondary instruction quality, and support small businesses and veterans in the community. LBCC, a Hispanic Serving Institution and state-controlled institution of higher learning, plans to implement institutional reforms, expand non-credit courses, distribute technology to students, and support STEM education initiatives. The college also operates Small Business Development Center and Veterans Business Outreach Center programs to provide management counseling, training, and technical assistance to local small businesses and veteran entrepreneurs.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $4.0m | 12/8/23 |