Middle School Foundation Academies Planning and Implementation Grant
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
Funding Description
Middle School Foundation Academies (MSFA) Planning and Implementation Grants will be funded at $1,050,000. This funding is for 14 planning, and 14 implementation grants for middle school career academies ($25,000/$50,000 per Academy). The funds are from the Proposition 98 - Career Technical Education Initiative included in the 2026-27 State Budget. The program aims to establish MSFAs to prepare students for participation in a complete, high-quality career technical education pathway at the local high school.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | Not applicable |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | California school districts or charter schools (direct-funded or locally funded), who serve middle schools grades based on the configuration at the local educational agency. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | 6, 7, 8 |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | Not applicable |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Funding for Middle Schools Foundation grants are included in the California State Budget sections 6100-170-0001 Career Technical Education Initiative Program. |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | State / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2026-27 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 6385 / 8590 |
| Total Available | $1,050,000 |
| Recipient Amount | $25,000 Planning Year, $50,000 Implementation Year |
| Match Requirement | Yes |
| Allocation Formula | Unavailable |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | March 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | April 28, 2026 |
| Expected Notification Date | May 29, 2026 |
Additional Information
| Application | MSFA Cohort 10 Request for Applications [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/msfa26rfa.asp] |
|---|---|
| Background | Unavailable |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Funding Results | MSFA Cohort 10 Planning Funding Results [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r17/msfaplan26resultsc10.asp] |
| Other | MSFA Cohort 10 Webinar: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM. If interested please email MiddleGrades@cde.ca.gov |
Contacts
| Program | Teri Alves, 916-322-0374, MiddleGrades@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Sarah Barnett, MiddleGrades@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Career & College Transition Division, 916-319-0893 |
Last Modified:
July 17, 2026
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