Compass Fund Application

Compass Fund Application
Fall 2026

Application Deadline October 16, 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Compass Fund, administered by the CCCC Educational Foundation (CCCCEF)

Purpose of the Compass Fund

To encourage CCCC faculty and staff to travel to professional conferences relevant to their field; and
To support student travel for educational purposes. This includes local, national, and international travel, undertaken with faculty/staff and in adherence with College guidelines).

Eligibility requirements

You are a CCCC Faculty or Staff member.
You have been approved for professional development funds from CCCC for this request.
You have not received a Compass Fund Award in the past two years.

Required Materials

Completed application form
Detailed budget explaining the amount of your request (include all anticipated expenses, professional development funds from the college, and any other financial support you are receiving for this experience.
(Be as detailed as possible when listing your expenses.)
Proof of approval of professional development funding from CCCC and your completed professional development application.

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Phone

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Name*

First Last

Email*

Date*

Title*

Department*

Authorization Information

Dean or Division Head Name*

First Last

Dean or Division Head Email*

Amount of Request from Compass Fund*

Dates of Travel*

Describe the intended purpose and goals of this travel opportunity for your professional development.*

Budget Details*

Provide a detailed budget explaining the amount of your request. Include all anticipated expenses, professional development funds from the college and any other financial support you are receiving for this experience. Be as detailed as possible when listing your expenses.

Explain how this program will benefit:

Your students (if applicable)*

Cape Cod Community College*

Will students be traveling with you?*

Yes

Please clarify the number of students and expand on how this experience will benefit them.

Is there any additional information you would like to share to support your request?

Legal Consent*

I agree to the terms and conditions.

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Your Signature

Dean or Division Head Signature

Date*