FY2027: Special Support Earmarks
The FY2027: Special Support Earmarks grant funds Massachusetts public school districts for research-driven educational improvement projects, with support from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (final submission deadline; rolling submissions accepted until this date)
Funding Amounts: Total pool approx. $1,910,566; individual earmark awards typically range from $10,000 to $150,000 for FY27.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts public school districts and specified entities with targeted state funding for educational improvement projects as directed by legislative earmarks.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the GEM$ system; only recipients specifically listed in the FY27 state budget are eligible.
Description
This opportunity provides funding to implement educational improvement projects in Massachusetts public schools and related entities, as specified by legislative earmarks in the FY27 state budget. The program aims to direct resources to areas of greatest need, supporting a wide variety of projects such as technology upgrades, facility improvements, student support services, and educational programming. Funding allocations and eligible recipients are determined by the specific language of the state budget line item 7010-1192.
