MBK Family and Community Engagement Program (FCEP) 2026-2030
The MBK Family and Community Engagement Program (FCEP) 2026-2030 funds New York public school districts to boost academic success for boys and young men of color through school-family-community partnerships.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates: August 13, 2026 (Questions) | August 28, 2026 (Notice of Intent, encouraged) | September 15, 2026 (Full application and FS-10 budget postmark)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000/year for individual districts; up to $300,000/year for NYC consortia; up to $600,000/year for rest-of-state consortia; total annual pool $9.3M.
Summary: Supports NY public school districts to improve academic outcomes for boys and young men of color through enhanced family and community engagement.
Key Information: 25% matching funds required; mandatory signed partnership agreement; only eligible NY public districts/consortia may apply.
Description
The MBK Family and Community Engagement Program (FCEP) 2026–2030, administered by the New York State Education Department, is a competitive grant supporting public school districts and consortia in New York State. The program’s primary goal is to increase academic achievement and college/career readiness for boys and young men of color by strengthening relationships between schools, families, and communities. The initiative is grounded in the Dual-Capacity Building Framework and emphasizes trust, culturally responsive practices, and multi-level partnerships to address persistent achievement gaps.
Funded projects must focus on building capacity among staff, families, and communities, fostering respectful and trusting relationships, and implementing evidence-based strategies to support student learning and engagement. The program requires applicants to demonstrate strong partnerships with local governments, community organizations, and higher education institutions and to submit a signed partnership agreement as part of their application.
