Santa Clarita Community College District

Santa Clarita Community College District, doing business as College Of The Canyons, is a public two-year institution located in Valencia, California. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, it provides associate degree programs, transfer pathways to four-year universities, career and technical education, and non-credit workforce training. The college receives federal contract and grant awards to support its academic programs, student services, and community outreach initiatives. These awards enable College Of The Canyons to expand its facilities, curricula, and support services to better serve its diverse student population and meet regional workforce needs.

College Of The Canyons has been awarded two recent prime federal contracts from NASA's Shared Services Center. In August 2024, the college received a $269,960 grant for research titled "23-BPSF23-0084 NASA NEXT LEVEL" with a performance period through July 2026. Additionally, in July 2024, NASA awarded the college a $136,000 grant for a project titled "DEIA IN ACTION: ENGAGING UNDER-REPRESENTED POPULATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTICIPATION IN NASA'S STUDENT-ORIENTED SUB-ORBITAL FLIGHT PROGRAMS" running through June 2027. Both contracts aim to engage underrepresented students in STEM fields and advance NASA's educational initiatives. Neither contract had a set-aside designation.

The college has secured numerous federal grants to enhance its academic offerings and student support services. Recent awards include a $1,493,379 grant from the National Science Foundation to improve STEM education outcomes through mentorship and equitable practices, and multiple Department of Education grants totaling over $3 million to support veteran student success, provide upward bound services, and improve access for Latinx students. College Of The Canyons also received grants to establish a robotic automation lab, purchase fire academy equipment, and provide childcare assistance to low-income student parents. As a sub-recipient, the college partners with Long Beach City College to deliver small business development services through SBA funding. These diverse grant programs allow College Of The Canyons to expand its impact on students and the broader community.