FY2027: Early College Planning Grant
Forecasted
The FY2027: Early College Planning Grant funds Massachusetts K–12 and higher education partners to design new Early College programs expanding access for underrepresented students.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per partnership; total program funding approximately $700,000 (subject to change).
Summary: Supports K–12 and higher education partners in Massachusetts to collaboratively plan new Early College programs that expand college access for underrepresented students.
Key Information: Only partnerships that submitted a Commitment to Early College Planning Form in April 2026 are eligible.
Description
This grant provides targeted planning funds to first-time Early College partnerships in Massachusetts—collaborations between K–12 secondary schools and higher education institutions. Its goal is to support the design of Early College programs that align with statewide Guiding Principles and Designation Criteria, helping schools reimagine the high school experience and blend it with college coursework. The initiative is specifically aimed at increasing college access and postsecondary success for students who are underrepresented in higher education. Funds may be used for planning activities, staff stipends, professional development, consultant support, and limited pilot programming.
