Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Assistance Listing Number 84.149A | ED GRANTS 112320 002

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The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Assistance Listing Number 84.149A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at improving college access and early college success for students from migratory and seasonal farmworker backgrounds. The core purpose of CAMP is narrowly focused but high-impact: helping eligible students complete their first academic year of college. It is designed for migratory or seasonal farmworkers themselves, as well as the immediate family members of those workers, as long as the student is enrolled or admitted for full-time enrollment at an institution of higher education (IHE). In practice, this first-year emphasis reflects a recognition that the transition into college is one of the most difficult points for many students, especially those facing financial instability, frequent moves, gaps in schooling, limited access to advising, or unfamiliarity with college systems.

The opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 112320 002, with the Department of Education listed as the sponsoring agency. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is education. The announcement notes that the summary provided is only a synopsis and that the official, controlling requirements are those published in the Federal Register application notice. Applicants are directed to review that official notice carefully for critical details such as eligibility nuances, required application components, submission procedures, selection criteria, performance measures, competitive priorities (if any), and program contacts. The notice also points applicants to the Department of Education's Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768) for standard federal submission and procedural requirements, including where and how to obtain and submit an application package.

Eligible applicants for CAMP funding are broad within the postsecondary and nonprofit space and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (that are not IHEs), nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (also not IHEs), and other entities as allowed by the program (with the expectation that the Federal Register notice provides clarification for any "other" category). This range signals that CAMP projects can be housed directly at colleges and universities or operated by qualified nonprofit organizations, as long as the proposed project aligns with program rules and is positioned to effectively serve eligible students in a full-time college setting.

For this specific competition cycle, applications were made available on November 27, 2020, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on January 22, 2021. The deadline for intergovernmental review was March 23, 2021. The Department also offered support to prospective applicants through pre-application webinars held on November 30 and December 1 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which is a common feature of federal competitions intended to clarify expectations, reduce avoidable compliance issues, and answer procedural questions before submission.

In terms of funding scale, the posted award ceiling was $475,000, and the Department anticipated making about 14 awards. While the synopsis does not describe required activities line-by-line, the program purpose indicates that funded projects are expected to provide targeted supports that directly contribute to first-year completion for CAMP students. That commonly involves a mix of academic, financial, and student support strategies centered on persistence through the first year, though the specific allowable services, reporting requirements, and success measures are defined in the official Federal Register notice and related guidance.

The federal point of contact listed for this opportunity was Steven Carr at the U.S. Department of Education, located at 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 3E321, Washington, DC 20202, reachable by phone at (202) 260-2067 and by email at steven.carr@ed.gov. For authoritative requirements, applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice and the referenced common instructions document available through govinfo.gov, since those sources govern application formatting, submission steps, and compliance expectations.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Assistance Listing Number 84.149A" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.149.
• This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2021 Applications Available November 27, 2020. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 22, 2021. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review March 23, 2021. Pre-Application Webinar Information The Department will hold pre-application workshops via webinar for prospective applicants on Monday, November 30, 130 p.m. Eastern Time. We will repeat the webinar on Tuesday, December 1, 130 p.m. Eastern Time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Steven Carr, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 3E321, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 260-2067. Email steven.carr@ed.gov..
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $475,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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