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
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Last Modified:
March 3, 2026
