FY2027: Recovery High School Program
Supports Massachusetts Recovery High Schools in providing integrated academic and recovery services for students with substance use disorders, emphasizing evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline; proposals may be submitted prior and will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $2.5M total; individual program awards range from $562,000–$685,000 for FY27 (base: $500,000 plus $62,000–$185,000 additional, depending on program and enrollment).
Summary: Supports Massachusetts Recovery High School programs to provide alternative, recovery-focused education for students with substance use disorders.
Key Information: Only currently operating Recovery High School programs are eligible; proposals must be submitted via GEM$.
Description
This state-funded continuation grant supports the operation and enhancement of Recovery High School (RHS) Programs in Massachusetts. RHS programs provide alternative educational settings for students diagnosed with substance use disorders, integrating academic rigor with personalized recovery supports. The initiative aims to help students continue their high school education while receiving evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive support for their recovery. Programs must address the state’s Recovery High School Framework, ensure strong leadership and clinical supervision, foster community partnerships, and maintain robust outreach and support structures.
