Career Launch Capital Equipment Funding

For Career Launch endorsed programs at community and technical colleges 

Funding available in 2021-23 biennium (FY22 & FY23): $5.0 million

Part of the Career Connect Washington initiative, Career Launch programs provide students with real-life work experience related to their classroom studies. Students graduate with skills to be competitive in the job market and with a valuable credential beyond a high school diploma.

Offered through the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, this funding opportunity is intended to provide for the purchase and installation of capital equipment that supports student learning within eligible Career Launch endorsed programs* in the Washington Community and Technical College System. 

*Capital equipment funding applications will be accepted from programs with Career Launch endorsement applications that are pending review and approval. Equipment funding awards are contingent on final endorsement.

To Apply

Apply for this funding via the Career Launch Capital Equipment Program Funding request.

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2021-2023 Biennium

Important Dates

Milestones	Key Dates
Applications available in OGMS	September 23, 2021
Application webinar	September 30, 2021
Q&A closes	October 14, 2021
Applications due in OGMS	October 21, 2021
Funds available	December, 2021
Round Two Applications available in OGMS	March 3, 2022
Round Two Q&A closes	March 31, 2022
Round Two Applications deadline	April 7, 2022
Round Two funds available	May 2022
NEW: Round Three request available via Career Launch Capital Equipment Program Funding request	July 15, 2022
NEW: Round Three request deadline	August 31, 2022
Status Reports due to SBCTC	April 30, 2022 December 31, 2023
Confirmation of receipt of all equipment purchases	June 30, 2023
Final Report due to SBCTC	July 31, 2023

Grant resources and guidelines

The following documents provide detailed information about how grant funds may be used, who can apply, the application process and deadlines.

• 2021-23 Career Launch Capital Equipment Funding Program and Fiscal Guidelines

Application Questions and Answers

Please submit all questions to Genevieve Howard. 

Previous round Q&A are available below.

• 2021-23 Career Launch Capital Equipment Funding Q&A

Career Launch FTES and Equipment Technical Assistance Webinar

• Career Launch Enrollment Expansion and Equipment Application Webinar Recording
• PowerPoint Slides (pdf)