FY2027: Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG) Renewal
The FY2027: Intensive Assistance Grant Renewal from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funds evidence-based instructional improvement in eligible Massachusetts schools.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: November 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: ~$2.9 million total for FY27; award period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports eligible Massachusetts schools in sustaining and improving high-quality classroom instruction through targeted funding and instructional priorities.
Key Information: Only schools that received the FY2026 IAG grant are eligible for renewal in FY2027.
Description
The Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG) Renewal for FY2027 is a continuation grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) aimed at supporting eligible schools in maintaining and enhancing high-quality instruction in every classroom. The grant specifically targets schools that have demonstrated a need for instructional improvement, aligning resources with each school's instructional priorities to ensure educational standards are consistently met. Funding is intended to directly support the implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies and priorities at the school level.
