Special Grant
Fiscal Year 2026 Application will be available after July 1, 2025
Special Grants are meant to assist after department funds have been applied. Special Grant funding is available only to employees who do not have access to department, division, or other designated travel and/or technical training funds. These funds should be requested only when no other funding options are available. Department and/or division funds must be the first source for employee travel and professional development.
Special Grant funding is available for JCCC full- and part-time faculty and full-time staff. Funds are available on a first come first serve basis. Once the allocated yearly amount has been met, applications will no longer be accepted.
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Grant Type |
Description |
| Conference Presentation–up to $1,000 | Presenter for a specific session at a conference. |
| Conference Attendance–up to $800 | (Full-time faculty NOT eligible) |
| Specialized Training–up to $1,500 | Training for new skills which result in continuing education hours, certification, or licensure |
Apply here: Special Grant Application (form link not available currently)
When you access the application, download it to fill out.
Submit application to: Employee Engagement & Development, GEB 262, Box 46 or email staffdev.dept@jccc.edu.
Approval:
Employee Engagement & Development and Faculty Development reserves the right to interview applicants if deemed necessary.
- Grants will be awarded on activity merit and availability of funds.
- Payment will not exceed the total amount approved.
- Limited to once per fiscal year.
- Part-time staff are not eligible.
Obligations & Important Considerations:
- A Special Grant submission does not count as a travel request. Employees must submit a travel request through Concur prior to event date. For more information on how to submit a travel request, visit the Travel Information & Procedures page and the Travel & Expense Reminders page.
- Airbnb and Vrbo are not covered by special grant funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know if I should apply for a Special Grant?
You should apply if you need assistance attending or presenting at a conference, or if you plan to complete specialized training that results in certification or CEUs.
Please note: Special Grants are meant to assist after department funds have been applied. Department funds must be the first source for employee travel and professional development. Special Grants are merely a supplement to what department training funds cannot cover. We do this to ensure we can assist as many people as possible all across campus.
When should I submit my application?
Employees are strongly encouraged to leave a buffer of about 3 weeks between the deadline date and the first date of the event. This allows enough time to finalize plans, make payments, or secure funding elsewhere in the event your application is denied.
Can Adjunct Faculty apply for Special Grants?
Short answer: Yes! Long answer: Adjunct faculty members must be on-contract the semester during which they apply for Special Grant funds.
When should I make my travel arrangements?
We encourage all applicants to wait until their application is approved before spending money or finalizing travel plans. (And don’t forget, you must submit a Travel Request through Concur before arrangements can be made and paid for.) This is why we suggest the buffer period of at least 3 weeks between the deadline and the first day of the event.
Do I have to pay for everything up front before submitting my application?
Nope, you can document the likely cost for the expense.
For example, with documenting Airfare: If you are browsing an airline’s website and add a flight “to your cart” – you can simply attach a screenshot of the cart without actually completing the payment portion.
Who is responsible for approving Special Grants?
Farrell Hoy Jenab, Director Faculty Development and Rachel Haynes, Director Employee Engagement & Development
Where do the Special Grant funds come from?
Employee Engagement & Development budgets a certain amount of money each year to support Special Grants.
I’ve read the instructions on the application, and I still need help. Who should I contact?
Email Employee Engagement & Development at staffdev.dept@jccc.edu or call ext. 7654.
Any questions about the Special Grant process and/or application should be sent to staffdev.dept@jccc.edu.