Grant Program Directory
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| Alliance for Excellence | A 501(c) 3 non-profit outreach. Combining leadership and influence from the African American church with educational resources from community colleges, Alliance expands educational opportunities for young people in the African American community. |
Sandy Saunders 434-797-2222 ext.8333 ssaunders@dcc.vccs.edu |
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| Achieving the Dream Working Families Success | Community Colleges Count initiative funded by the Lumina Foundation for Education, KnowledgeWorks Foundation and Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Funds received through the grant support strategies to enhance learning and success of all DCC students, particularly low-income students, students of color, and first-generation students. |
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| DOL - Trade Adjustment Assistance |
Jeremiah Williams 434-766-6762 Timothy Robertson 434-766-6659 |
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| DRF - Career Coaches | Prepares students for post-graduation life whether it involves job-hunting or furthering their education. |
Cheryl Terry |
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| Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) | The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is a Federal TRIO non-profit program administered by Danville Community College aimed to assist individuals who desire to enter or re-enter post-secondary education. The EOC serves participants in Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania counties, and the cities of Danville and Martinsville. |
Sharon Harris
434.797.8577 sharris@dcc.vccs.edu
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| Great Expectations |
Donald Pippin 434-797-8564 |
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| HFCC-DOL-M-SAMC |
Stephen Wray 434-797-8592 |
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| Job Driven-National Emergency Grant |
Lucius Chandler 434-797-6423 |
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| Perkins | The purpose of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins III), as it relates to postsecondary institutions, is to develop more fully the academic, vocational, and technical skills of postsecondary students who elect to enroll in vocational and technical education programs. Funds may be expended only for purposes allowable under Perkins III. This plan is developed by Dr. Debra Holley with the assistance of members of Vice President's Council. |
Dr. Debra Holley
434-797-8410 dholley@dcc.vccs.edu
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| On-Ramp | Jeff Arnold 434-797-8430 |
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| TARE - SNAPET | Assists low-income applicants by assessment, job training, and educational opportunities to enable them to obtain a career or steady employment. |
Ronnie Pannell rpannell@dcc.vccs.edu 434-797-8539 |
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| Upward Bound | Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this college-bound program is designed to help low-income and/or first generation students prepare for success in both high school and college. Upward Bound provides opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performances and ultimately in higher education pursuits. |
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