American Association Of Community
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the national membership organization advancing U.S. community colleges, headquartered at One Dupont Circle NW in Washington, DC. The site publishes news, events, research, programs, and member services including staff and governance information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Community colleges, college-affiliated foundations, or workforce-development programs that align with a national 'Skills to Succeed' workforce and training focus.
Good Fit
- • A public college, college foundation, or statewide community college system.
- • Programs focused on workforce training, job readiness, or employer-aligned credentialing.
- • Capacity to manage awards from mid-five figures up to several hundred thousand dollars.
- • Evidence of scalable impact or ability to serve students at a state or multi-state level.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in all 50 states; the largest state share was about 16% but funding is nationally distributed.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 101 distinct recipients (137 grants) and similar counts in prior years, indicating a broad, independent recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants is strong (41 new grantees in 2024 and 56 in 2023) and named program contacts are public; no formal application form was found but behavior shows new organizations do gain support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
