In a rapidly changing world, we believe in the power of community colleges – and the people and communities they reach and serve – to be the building blocks of a better future.
As the official nonprofit supporting the largest system of higher education in the nation, we serve as a hub for innovation and impact at scale. Join us in transforming lives and whole communities.

Areas of Impact

FoundationCCC operates over 50 innovative programs and services that benefit students, colleges, and communities across six priority areas of impact.

  • Student
    Success

    Accelerating student completion and transfer rates in the California Community Colleges.

  • Workforce
    Development

    Developing a diverse, well-prepared workforce for the California economy.

  • Equity

    Reducing barriers to opportunity for all students through quality basic needs resources and wraparound support.

  • Community
    Impact

    Leveraging the power of California’s community colleges to connect communities with resources and benefits.

  • Climate
    Action

    Shaping a sustainable future for all Californians.

  • System
    Support

    Providing a hub for collaboration and services for efficiency, quality, and reach.

Making a Difference Together

Since 2018, FoundationCCC has been working towards a bold mission to double our impact and find new ways to lift up students, colleges, and communities. With generous support from partners, we’ve been able to expand our programs in meaningful ways.

Together, we can continue to empower individuals and create a ripple effect of positive outcomes that will benefit generations to come.

Allan Hancock College Graduates
Allan Hancock College

Latest News

California LAW Pathways Celebrates 10 Years, Honors Awardees at 9th Annual Summit
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California LAW Pathways Celebrates 10 Years, Honors Awardees at 9th Annual Summit

Last month, California LAW Pathways (Cal LAW) hosted the 9th Annual Pathways to Law Summit at the University of California, Davis. This year, Cal LAW celebrated ten years of championing diversity in the legal field and bringing together law practitioners, students, and educators from high schools, community colleges, universities, and law schools statewide to share ideas, make connections, and advance diversity and inclusion within law schools and the legal profession.

Expanding Mental Health Resources: Introducing the Wellness Coach Certification Grant Program 
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Expanding Mental Health Resources: Introducing the Wellness Coach Certification Grant Program 

The Foundation for California Community Colleges, in collaboration with the California Department of Health Care and Information (HCAI) announces a new grant opportunity aimed at bolstering mental health resources statewide.  The Wellness Coach Certification Grant Program will support individual community colleges in California to develop and implement curriculum aligned with the state’s requirements for the…

Student Training & Employment Program (STEP) Announces $10M Awarded to Support Education and Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities
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Student Training & Employment Program (STEP) Announces $10M Awarded to Support Education and Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) in partnership with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), has announced $10 million in funds awarded to strengthen educational and career pathways for students with disabilities.

LAUNCH and the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) Apprenticeship Receives $1.1 million Grant from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation
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LAUNCH and the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) Apprenticeship Receives $1.1 million Grant from The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation

The LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network (LAUNCH) is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $1.1 million grant from The Broad Foundation in support of its work to increase apprenticeship opportunities in the Los Angeles region.