Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO)-Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Year 5 Continuation

The New Jersey Department of Education is awarding a FY 2026‑27 continuation grant of $158,500 to the Edison School District to support statewide leadership for the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Career‑Technical Student Organization. The grant funds activities such as state‑advisor coordination, student‑leadership events, professional development, grant‑fund management, communications, and database maintenance, and requires strict segregation of state‑grant and student‑organization accounts. Reporting is extensive, with quarterly interim reports, a final report, and mandatory audits; reimbursements are submitted monthly. Only the Edison School District may apply, and all applicants must have a UEI and be registered in SAM. • Primary purpose: Provide statewide leadership, administration, and support for FCCLA activities. • Funding: $158,500 (100 % state vocational aid); separate accounts for grant‑fund and student‑organization expenses. • Obligations: Monthly reimbursement requests, multiple interim reporting deadlines, a final report due Oct 31 2027, and an independent audit at fiscal year end. • Eligibility: Exclusively the Edison School District; must maintain UEI/SAM registration and comply with GAAP.