College Assistance Migrant Program 84.149A

The College Assistance Migrant Program is a federal discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Labor in coordination with the U.S. Department of Education. The program is authorized under the Higher Education Act and is designed to support institutions and organizations in delivering targeted services to migratory and seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members. The overarching goal is to improve access to higher education and ensure that eligible participants successfully complete their first academic year at an institution of higher education. The program provides funding to institutions of higher education and qualifying nonprofit organizations to operate CAMP projects. These projects must deliver a combination of academic, financial, and support services that address the unique barriers faced by migrant and seasonal farmworker populations. This includes recruitment, academic advising, tutoring, financial assistance, and transitional support into college life. The program also requires follow-up services after the first academic year, though no more than ten percent of total funds may be used for this purpose. Funding for this opportunity is substantial but competitive. Awards are issued for a five-year project period, with annual funding ranging from 180000 to 550000 dollars. Total funding per award across the full project period may range from 900000 to 2750000 dollars. The program anticipates making between four and five awards, depending on application quality and available appropriations. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, although applicants may propose non-federal contributions voluntarily. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education as defined by federal statute and private nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit applicants must demonstrate collaboration with an institution of higher education and utilize its facilities for project implementation. Applicants must also demonstrate organizational capacity, including experience serving migrant populations, and must include a comprehensive management plan, evaluation strategy, and budget narrative covering all five years. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov following federal registration procedures including SAM.gov registration. Applicants must submit a full application including standard federal forms, a project narrative, budget narrative, and supporting documentation such as resumes and nonprofit verification if applicable. Applications must adhere to strict formatting and submission requirements and be completed by the stated deadline. Applications are evaluated based on a 100-point scoring system that emphasizes project design, evaluation quality, management plan, and adequacy of resources. Competitive preference points may be awarded for prior CAMP experience and workforce readiness programming. Performance measures focus on student success outcomes, specifically completion of the first academic year and continued enrollment in postsecondary education. The application deadline for this funding cycle is June 12, 2026, with applications available beginning May 13, 2026. Awards are expected to follow a federal review and selection process that includes eligibility screening, peer review scoring, and final agency determination. The program is recurring and may issue future funding cycles depending on appropriations and unmet demand.

Align project design with measurable outcomes and logic model; demonstrate strong evaluation methods; highlight prior experience and participant success rates; ensure compliance with federal requirements