Solicitation: 202604069 Maine College and Career Access Services 2026

The Maine Department of Education is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) to fund Maine Community College Academy (MCCA) hubs for FY 27–28. The grant supports adult‑education and high‑school‑completion (HSC) initiatives that lead learners to a “credential of value” and includes funding for advising, instructional services, corequisite supports, and related program administration. Applicants must submit a detailed budget, project description, and evaluation plan via the state Vendor Submission System (VSS). The solicitation emphasizes flexibility in service models, allows shared baseline costs, and does not require a minimum matching‑fund percentage. The award will be a single lump‑sum payment covering all approved projects, with reporting requirements twice per year and an end‑of‑year narrative. • Eligible activities include adult‑education advising, HSC Plus pathways, WorkReady curriculum delivery, corequisite tutoring, and other services that culminate in a credential of value. • Funding is capped by the “Year 1 Maximum” on page 8 of the RFA; no per‑program ceiling, and baseline costs may exceed the base award. • Applications open after the informational sessions (4/27 & 4/29 2026) and must be submitted by 5/11/26 4:00 PM EDT through the VSS portal; questions were due by 4/29/26 4:00 PM EDT.