FY2027: Early College Support Grant
This grant funds Massachusetts Early College programs to expand equitable access and student success by supporting curriculum, mentoring, and college readiness for underserved high school students.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 26, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Awards up to $120,000 for new programs (Years 1–2); up to $75,000 for established programs (Year 3+); approx. $9.1M total available.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts Early College programs to expand equitable access and student success in post-secondary pathways.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via GEM$ by 5:00 p.m. Eastern; superintendent sign-off required.
Description
This grant provides funding to support Designated Early College programs in Massachusetts, aiming to transform the high school experience and prepare students for post-secondary success. The grant assists both secondary schools and their higher education partners in developing, implementing, and sustaining Early College initiatives. It emphasizes serving students who are underserved in higher education, advancing a pervasive college-going culture, and building program capacity through academic and nonacademic supports, mentoring, curriculum development, and activities that increase college awareness and readiness.
