FY2027: Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG) Renewal
The FY2027 Intensive Assistance Grant from Massachusetts DESE funds research-driven improvements to classroom instruction in eligible schools to enhance student learning.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: November 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: ~$2,900,000 total available; awards for FY27; project duration July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports eligible Massachusetts schools in delivering high-quality daily classroom instruction through targeted funding and resources.
Key Information: Only schools that received the FY26 grant and are on the eligibility list may apply.
Description
The Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG) Renewal for FY2027 is a continuation grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), designed to help eligible schools improve the quality of instruction in every classroom, every day. The program provides targeted funding and resources to support schools in raising instructional standards and fostering improved educational outcomes for students. Funding is provided through federal School Improvement Grant (SIG) allocations and Title I funds.
