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COSTA MESA, CA - The Coast Community College District (CCCD) announced today that all three of its colleges, Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, have been awarded grants through the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), a highly competitive federal initiative that supports colleges serving low-income and academically underserved students. The awards represent a combined investment of $9 million in Coast's students and communities, with each college receiving $3 million over five years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.

The Strengthening Institutions Program helps colleges build institutional capacity and become more self-sufficient by strengthening academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability. Receiving awards for all three colleges in the same application cycle is a significant achievement and reflects the Coast District's commitment to innovation, student success, and workforce preparation.

Read the full release: Coast Community College District's Three Colleges Awarded $9 Million in Federal Strengthening Institutions Program Grants