An award was made in March 2010. The duration of the grant award is for a maximum of two years. Total first-year funding allocation by region and lead awardees are provided below:
| Region | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Awardee of Consortium | BellevueCollege | Los Rios Community College District | Cuyahoga Community College District | Pitt Community College | Tidewater Community College |
| Year 1 Funding Allocation | $3,364,798 | $5,435,587 | $7,531,403 | $10,901,009 | $8,492,793 |