Migrant Education Program: California Mini-Corps Program
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
Funding Description
The funding will establish a network of program sites across the state that collaborate with local Migrant Education Program (MEP) subgrantees to place college tutors in classrooms to support migratory students that are academically at-risk and demonstrate a priority for service. In addition, the applicant will hire bilingual (Spanish) college students who are strongly interested in pursuing a teaching career and provide training and support to pursue a teaching career.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | This grant is available for the Butte County Office of Education only. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | Applicant must adhere to the provisions set forth in the Budget Act, Item 6100-125-0890, Schedule 2, Provision 1. Applicant must provide instructional support services to migratory students that are academically at-risk and demonstrate a priority for service. Applicant must adhere to all 2026-27 Grant Application Guidelines for the California Mini-Corps Grant. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Title I, Part C, Every Student Succeeds Act (2015); Budget Act Item 6100-125-0890, Schedules 1 & 2. Funding Authority: Budget Act Item 6100-125-0890, Schedule 2, Provision 1. |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | Federal / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2026-27 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 3040, 3041 / 8290, 8990 |
| Total Available | Unavailable |
| Recipient Amount | Minimum $6,500,000 and maximum $8,000,000. |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | Unavailable |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | February 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Expected Notification Date | July 1, 2026 |
Additional Information
| Application | RFA-26: California Mini-Corps [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r28/cmc26rfa.asp] |
|---|---|
| Background | Overview of Migrant Education in California [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/me/mt/overview.asp] |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Teresa Palomino, 916-319-0678, tpalomino@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Meuy Vue, 916-319-0624, mvue@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Multilingual Support Division, 916-319-0851 (phone), 916-319-0138 (fax) |
Last Modified:
March 11, 2026
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