FY2027: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program
The FY2027: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program funds education and workforce training for youth, blending academics with affordable housing construction, through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline; proposals due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $1,750,000 total available; project duration is typically July 2026 – June 2027; amounts contingent on state budget.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition members in delivering education and workforce training to youth ages 16–24, integrating classroom and job site experience in affordable housing.
Key Information: Only current members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc. are eligible.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, funds members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc. to provide comprehensive education and workforce training for youth ages 16–24. The initiative blends academic instruction (focused on high school equivalency or diploma attainment) with hands-on job site experience, primarily involving the construction or renovation of affordable housing in local communities. The goal is to help young people transform their lives by combining classroom learning with practical workforce development.
