FY2027: Fair Share Earmarks
The FY2027: Fair Share Earmarks grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funds district-specific projects to enhance educational opportunities and address local priorities.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (applications accepted on a rolling basis but no later than this date)
Funding Amounts: ~$30.36 million total available; earmark amounts and duration vary by eligible district, typically July 1, 2025–June 30, 2029
Summary: State-funded earmarks for supplemental projects and activities in Massachusetts public school districts as specified in the FY27 state budget.
Key Information: Only districts and entities specifically named in the FY27 state budget are eligible.
Description
This grant program provides state legislative earmarks to Massachusetts public school districts, as outlined in the FY27 state budget, to supplement district-specific activities and projects. The initiative is designed to direct additional resources toward targeted needs identified in the legislative process, supporting a wide range of priorities such as capital improvements, student support services, curriculum enhancements, facility upgrades, and other district-identified needs. The program exemplifies the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and addressing local priorities.
