FY2027: My Career and Academic Plan MyCAP Planning and Implementation, Round A
This grant funds Massachusetts high schools to develop and implement research-driven MyCAP programs that enhance students’ academic, career, and civic readiness.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 17, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per high school (district cap: 4 schools, $28,000 total); approx. $200,000 available statewide.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts high schools in planning and implementing MyCAP programs to enhance college, career, and civic readiness.
Description
This grant provides supplementary funding to Massachusetts public high schools and districts to support the planning and early implementation of the My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) process. The MyCAP initiative is designed to improve college, career, and civic readiness for all students by developing a comprehensive, school-wide scope and sequence across personal/social/mental health, career development, and academic planning domains. Funding is intended to help schools form diverse planning teams, engage in professional development, conduct meetings outside school hours, and develop or launch MyCAP initiatives tailored to students’ strengths and interests.
