Lower Columbia College Foundation Grants
The Lower Columbia College Foundation provides two types of grants to LCC employees on a yearly basis. Grants support projects that promote student learning or that develop services that promote student learning in alignment with the college's Mission Areas. Projects should emphasize innovative approaches to teaching and learning and may relate to existing or new programs, courses or services.
Grant applications are typically accepted during spring quarter for use the following year. Funds must be expended within a one-year period, typically by June 30.
Human Biology and Exercise Equipment Grant $8,000. The Vertimax and Raptor equipment can be used with LCC’s mobile metabolic carts to monitor and test the cardiovascular physiology during exercise.
Learning Commons Grant $7,610.25 Replace outdated computers by purchasing new computers to support Learning Commons team members to better serve students.
Standard Patient Encounter Grant $4,000. The Standard Patient Encounter project provides simulated opportunities for students in the Medical Office Administration program to interact with clients during a clinical experience by working with actors who simulate patients with symptoms and the experiences related.
Petters- Simulator Grant $10,000.00 to replace broken/damaged low-fidelity manikins in the skills lab which are used by students to practice various nursing skills in preparation for providing patient care in the clinical setting.
Exceptional Faculty Grant
Available to: full and part-time faculty
Approved by: Exceptional Faculty Grant Committee Exceptional Faculty Grant Bylaws
Foundation Grant
Available to: full and part-time faculty & full and part-time staff
Approved by: Foundation Board of Directors Foundation Grants may not be available every year.
Application Process
Applications for both types of grants are currently closed.
Complete the 2024-25 Application (PDF)
PDF doc automatically opens. Please save to your computer and complete the application. Obtain necessary signatures in person.
- Exceptional Faculty Grant - submit to Vice President of Instruction
- Foundation Grant - submit to Vice President of your area.
Grant application are currently closed.
Important Information from Information Services: When proposing a technology related project, please contact Nolan Wheeler as soon as possible. This will give us enough time to find equipment that is compatible with college systems, search state contracts, collect price quotes, etc. Tip: don't request brand specific products, e.g., iPads. Instead, submit a proposal for mobile devices because technology is continually changing. Thank you.
What kinds of projects do grants typically fund? Here are just a few examples:
Exceptional Faculty Grants
Replace outdated computers by purchasing new computers to support Learning Commons team members to better serve students, making the check-out process easier for students checking out books, Chromebooks, headsets and to reserve materials, study rooms, and to make appointments with tutors quickly and more efficiently.
The Standard Patient Encounter project provides simulated opportunities for students in the Medical Office Administration program to interact with clients during a clinical experience by working with actors who simulate patients with symptoms and the experiences related. This work is limited to case management of simulated health inventories, electronic health records, and patient advocacy. This program expands student healthcare administration skills, integrates knowledge of lectures and classroom learning with practice situations, provides clinical encounters through verbal, written and video feedback, emphasizes the importance of establishing a caring, trusting and sensitive environment to help with real-world experiences of healthcare professionals. Twenty-one encounters were conducted over a nine-week period.
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$10,000 was spent to replace broken/damaged low-fidelity manikins in the skills lab which are used by students to practice various nursing skills in preparation for providing patient care in the clinical setting.
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Other funding was used for faculty development programs such as the accreditation process and developing a program self-study and other nursing faculty education program opportunities.
Foundation Grants
Hosted by LCC’s Professional and Continuing Education department in partnership with Cowlitz Economic Development Council of Governments was funded by the LCC Foundation. Three training opportunities were provided including Finding your Target Market; Developing Marketing Material; SWOT Analysis & Goal Setting. This instructor led program offered participants one-on-one coaching sessions.
The Spanish CLEP Exam for Spanish Proficient LCC students grant allowed up to twenty Spanish speaking students the opportunity to take a free Spanish CLEP exam and earn up to 15 LCC Spanish credits. 19 students benefited from the testing with 15 of those earning a total of 195 Spanish credits.
The Outreach Student Ambassador program makes it possible to expand the outreach team and include the student voice and experience as we recruit and engage the future students of LCC. This grant funding has made it possible to feature a team of student employees who help plan programs, events, and activities relevant to the student experience as we welcome students to our campus for the first time, all the way thru providing support and success tips during finals week.
The Athletics Study Table Grant supported 55 student athletes. This program creates an accountability web that supports the transition from high school to college. College athletes commit to rigorous schedules on and off the field/court. This program helps ensure that student athletes have resources they need to accomplish coursework tasks on time with support of a supervisor that oversees the program. Grade checks are sent to coaches on a regular basis help keep students progressing in their studies while managing their time between school, sports, and other commitments.
This grant helped fund activities for the Red Devil Wellbeing program by providing opportunities that bring our campus community together and focus on the well-being of staff, faculty and students. Wellness helps to create a positive impact on students and their experience at LCC.