FY2027: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program
Forecasted
The FY2027 Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program funds integrated academic and hands-on workforce training for youth, advancing education and community development statewide.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027
Funding Amounts: Approx. $1,750,000 total available for FY2027; project period is anticipated to be 12 months.
Summary: Supports education and workforce skills training for youth ages 16–24 through the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, combining academics with hands-on community building.
Key Information: Only current members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc. are eligible to apply.
Description
This program provides funding to members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc. to deliver comprehensive education, workforce training, and skills development to youth ages 16–24. The initiative is designed to help young people transform their lives through a curriculum that alternates between academic instruction (working toward a high school equivalency or diploma) and hands-on experience building or renovating affordable housing within their communities. The structure of the program fosters both personal growth and community engagement, supporting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's broader mission of expanding opportunities for youth across Massachusetts.
