Jefferson State Community College

Jefferson State Community College is a state-controlled institution of higher learning located in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with SAM.gov since January 2001. As an educational institution, the college provides comprehensive workforce development and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs to support regional economic development and community capacity building. The college has established itself as an active recipient of federal grant funding, demonstrating a sustained commitment to enhancing educational offerings and addressing the workforce development needs of the Appalachian region through strategic partnerships and community-focused initiatives.

Jefferson State Community College has received substantial federal grant support primarily through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), securing three prime project grants totaling $2,588,625 between February 2024 and October 2025. These grants have directly supported the college's Career & Technical Education and organizational capacity initiatives, with award periods extending through 2028. The college has also participated as a subrecipient in related federal initiatives, including the Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Program in partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham, through which it has received sub-awards in November 2023 and September 2024. Additionally, the college received federal pass-through funding from the City of Birmingham in July 2021 to deliver the Provision of New Options Program, which provided educational and job skills training to non-traditional students, including single parents. Through these federal grant awards and sub-awards, Jefferson State Community College has demonstrated expertise in delivering workforce development programming, research training partnerships, and targeted educational services designed to strengthen economic opportunity and accessibility in the Appalachian region.