Santa clarita community college district application for congressionally directed awards (2 of 2) - equipment for regional fire academy

The Santa Clarita Community College District, doing business as College Of The Canyons, has been awarded a $2,300,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The funding will be used to purchase equipment for the college's regional fire academy over a 3-year period from June 2023 to May 2026. As a Hispanic Serving Institution and public two-year community college located in Valencia, CA, College Of The Canyons will utilize the grant to enhance its fire science and emergency services training programs, which are critical for preparing first responders to serve the local community. The college has a history of successfully securing and administering federal grants to expand its academic offerings, student support services, and workforce development initiatives.