FY2027: Title I, Part D, Subpart 1: Neglected and Delinquent
The FY2027 Title I, Part D, Subpart 1 grant from Massachusetts DESE funds supplemental education and transition services for neglected or delinquent youth in custody to improve academic and reentry outcomes.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Agency awards range from ~$34,000 to ~$593,000 for FY2027; project duration is from approval (no earlier than 7/1/2026) through 9/30/2028, contingent on allocations and extensions.
Summary: Supports state agencies in Massachusetts to provide supplemental education, transition, and reentry services for neglected or delinquent youth in custody.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via GEM$ and requires an Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA), which can add 4–6 weeks to approval.
Description
This grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), provides federal Title I, Part D, Subpart 1 funding to eligible state agencies operating educational programs for youth in adult correctional facilities and for children and youth under the Department of Youth Services. The program aims to improve educational outcomes and support successful transitions for students ages 12–21 (or up to 22 with a valid IEP) in custody, helping them meet state academic standards, transition back to school or employment, and prevent academic failure or dropout. Funds must supplement existing educational and transition services, including supplemental instruction, vocational training, career counseling, and family engagement activities.
