Bevill State Community College

Bevill State Community College is a public educational institution located in Jasper, Alabama, serving multiple campuses including Hamilton, Fayette, Sumiton, and Jasper. Registered in SAM.gov since 2002, the college is classified as a U.S. State Government and Educational Institution, specifically a state-controlled institution of higher learning. While not holding any federal contract vehicles, Bevill State Community College has been an active recipient of federal grant awards, demonstrating its commitment to supporting student education and workforce development in the region.

The college has received numerous federal grants primarily from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, focusing on programs that support student success and educational opportunities. These include TRIO Student Support Services grants across multiple campuses, which aim to increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. Additionally, Bevill State has been awarded Upward Bound grants for Fayette, Sumiton, and Hamilton campuses, and a Upward Bound Math & Science grant. The college has also received Education Stabilization Fund grants to address COVID-19 pandemic impacts. Beyond education-focused grants, Bevill State has secured Formula Grants from the Mine Safety and Health Administration to support mining safety training and workforce development. Other notable grants include workforce training projects from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a sub-award from the Alabama Community College System for an advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program, highlighting the institution's diverse approach to supporting regional economic and educational development.