FY2027: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program
Forecasted
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funds the FY2027 YouthBuild Program to blend academics and hands-on job training for youth through community housing projects.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,750,000 total available; project duration is July 2026–June 2027 (anticipated); actual awards depend on legislative appropriations.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition members to deliver education and workforce training for youth ages 16–24, blending academics with job site experience for community housing projects.
Key Information: Only current members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc. are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), funds the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program. The program supports young people ages 16–24 by providing a dual approach: academic instruction (including high school equivalency or diploma preparation) and hands-on job site experience, primarily focused on building or renovating affordable housing in local communities. The initiative aims to foster personal growth, workforce skills, and community development for youth who are part of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc.
