Military-connected local educational agencies for academic and support programs (MCASP)

The Travis Unified School District Financing Corporation, a U.S. local government entity, was awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556). The grant, awarded on September 30, 2024, supports the Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) initiative, which focuses on addressing the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of highly mobile K-12 students from military families within the district. The funded activities include curriculum development, academic interventions, counseling, enrichment programs, educator training, technology integration, and language immersion programs designed to close achievement gaps and provide consistent learning experiences for the military-connected student population. The grant has a performance period from September 30, 2024, to May 31, 2029.