Pitzer College

Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2005. As a non-profit educational institution, the college engages with federal agencies through various grant programs, primarily focusing on academic research, student support, and public health initiatives. The institution has demonstrated a commitment to receiving federal grants that support both scholarly research and critical pandemic response efforts, positioning itself as a versatile academic institution capable of addressing complex national needs.

Through its federal grant portfolio, Pitzer College has received awards from multiple agencies, including the Department of Defense's Air Force Research Laboratory and the Office of Postsecondary Education. The college's grant work spans diverse domains, with recent awards including a $151,597 research project investigating geopolitical developments in the Caucasus, Central, and North Asia, as well as several COVID-19 related grants. The sub-awards from the Office of Emergency Services have specifically supported critical pandemic response activities, such as safe public facility reopenings, student testing programs, and student assistance initiatives. These grants, ranging from formula grants supporting educational disruption costs to project grants supporting research with potential national defense implications, showcase Pitzer College's ability to contribute to both academic scholarship and practical public health and safety efforts at the federal level.