NICC has received $4.2 million in grants, which will help it survive the COVID-19 epidemic

NICC has received more than $4.2 million in major federal and state of Iowa grants. 

NICC President Dr. Liang Chee Wee says,"Even during the challenges created in a fluid environment by the pandemic, NICC continues to demonstrate resilience, innovation, collaboration and stewardship. The College is able to achieve these results because of our strong partnerships in northeast Iowa."

NICC received one major grant--a $1.69 million federal Strengthening Institutions Title III grant to support competency-based education, a student tracking and communication system, and data and reporting.

The school also received a·$1,375,525 US Department of Education Trio grant, which will help first-generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities to complete a degree at NICC and transfer to four-year colleges.

A $296,667 Iowa Department of Education intermediary grants will support NICC's participation in the Iowa Intermediary Network, which offers work-based learning opportunities with local employers.

A $250,000 Iowa Workforce Development grant will help to support a Registered Truck Driving Apprenticeship program and to make enhancements to the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Industrial Maintenance programs.

A $192,572 Iowa Department of Education grant will fund adult literacy programs for basic education and High School Equivalency Diplomas.