Description
The New Jersey Department of Education is issuing a third‑year continuation grant (NGO 26‑AZ30‑H02) to fund the Migrant Education Program (MEP) for 2026. Two regional grantees—Gloucester County Special Services School District and Essex County Educational Services Commission—will receive up to $762,711 and $327,166 respectively to deliver a full suite of services to eligible migratory farm‑worker and fisher children across 23 counties. The grant emphasizes identification & recruitment, record transfer, supplemental instruction (regular‑term & summer), health and family support, parent advisory councils, and professional development, all aligned to state standards and reporting requirements.
• Program term: January 1 2026 – December 31 2026 (60‑day liquidation thereafter).
• Total federal funding available: $1,089,877 (100 % federal).
• Key activities: student ID & recruitment, MIS2000 data management, tutoring, health referrals, transportation, parent advisory councils, summer programming, and extensive monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Budget constraints: ≥ 85 % direct program costs, ≤ 15 % administrative, indirect cost ceiling 8 % of MTDC, travel reimbursement $0.47 per mile.
• Submission deadline: Nov 20 2025 (4:00 p.m. EWEG).