FY2027: My Career and Academic Plan MyCAP, Middle School Career Connected Learning, and High School Work-based Learning
This grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funds programs for student career planning, career-connected learning, and work-based learning in grades 6–12.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline) | July 2027 (Deadline to submit questions via email)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per high school (MyCAP, max $56,000/district); up to $15,000 per middle school (max $75,000/district); total funding pool approx. $1.85M across all options; project period through June 30, 2027.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts schools in enhancing student college, career, and civic readiness through MyCAP planning, middle school career-connected learning, and high school work-based learning.
Description
This grant program provides supplementary funding to Massachusetts public school districts, charter schools, collaboratives, and approved special education schools for initiatives that strengthen college, career, and civic readiness for students in grades 6–12. The grant covers three options:
- My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) Planning and Implementation (high schools): Supports teams in developing and implementing a comprehensive MyCAP scope and sequence.
- Middle School Career Connected Learning: Funds the integration of academic and career development through real-world, career-connected activities for grades 6–8.
- High School Work-based Learning: Expands work-based learning opportunities, including the use of statewide tools and partnerships with workforce boards.
Applicants may apply for one or more options, with funding supporting professional development, collaborative planning, and the creation or expansion of frameworks and activities that promote student self-awareness, career exploration, and employability skills.
