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Grant Opportunity: College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Administration

This opportunity seeks qualified organizations to administer the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) for the U.S. Department of Education. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education), with solicitation managed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration - Program Overview: - CAMP provides support services to migratory or seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members enrolled full-time at institutions of higher education (IHEs) to help them complete their first academic year - Grants are discretionary and focus on program administration, not product procurement - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $13 million - 4-5 awards anticipated, each ranging from $180,000 to $550,000 per year - Project period: 60 months (5 years), with annual budget periods - No cost sharing or matching required - Eligibility: - Institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations in cooperation with IHEs - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on follow-up services, staff training, interagency coordination, project evaluation, and competitive priorities related to experience and workforce readiness - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for program administration - Place of Performance: - U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor offices serve as the primary federal entities involved

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary of Education are soliciting applications to administer the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. CAMP aims to assist migratory or seasonal farmworkers or their immediate family members who are enrolled or admitted for full-time enrollment at an institution of higher education to complete their first academic year. The program provides discretionary grants with an estimated funding of $13,014,675, expecting to award 4-5 grants ranging from $180,000 to $550,000 per year over a 60-month project period. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations cooperating with such institutions.

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