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Homeless Education Technical Assistance Center (HETAC)

NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.


Funding Description

Funding will be provided to up to three County Offices of Education (COEs) to provide support and technical assistance to other COEs, in a regional approach, to ensure they have the capacity, resources, and the tools required to support their local educational agencies (LEAs) with implementation of the requirements specified in Section 11432(g)(3) of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.) Act. The provisions of this Act are designed to improve the identification, educational stability, access, support, and academic achievement of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria All COEs are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have the capacity and willingness to support state-wide activities such as communication, training, resource sharing, and data gathering and analysis.
Other Eligibility Considerations Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s) Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult
Eligible Age Level(s) 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Adult

Funding

Legal Authority California Education Code Section 48857; Pursuant to funding appropriated in Item 6100-136-0001 of the annual Budget Act
Source / Type State / Grant
State Fiscal Year 2026-27
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes 7810 / 8590
Total Available $1,500,000
Recipient Amount $500,000
Match Requirement No
Allocation Formula Unavailable

Important Dates

Date Application Available January 12, 2026
Due Date April 24, 2026
Expected Notification Date May 22, 2026

Additional Information

Application Request for Applications [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r8/hetacrfa26.asp]
Background Resources for Homeless Children and Youths [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/hs/cy/]
Fiscal Unavailable
Funding ResultsFunding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r8/hetac26results.asp]
Other Unavailable

Contacts

Program Homeless Education Team, 866-856-8214, HERFA@cde.ca.gov
Fiscal Jennifer Thao, 916-319-0717, jthao@cde.ca.gov
Division Student Achievement and Support Division, 916-319-0833
Last Modified: June 18, 2026
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