FY2027: Title I, Part D, Subpart 1: Neglected and Delinquent
This grant funds Massachusetts state agencies to provide supplemental education and transition services for neglected or delinquent youth in custody, supporting academic achievement and successful reentry.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: September 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by agency based on annual student counts; project duration typically up to 27 months (July 1, 2026–September 30, 2028).
Summary: Supports state agencies to provide supplemental educational programs and transition services for neglected or delinquent youth in custody, aiding academic achievement and reentry.
Key Information: 15–30% of each award must support transition services; application must be submitted via GEM$ and requires an Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA).
Description
This grant program provides federal funding (Title I, Part D, Subpart 1) to Massachusetts state agencies operating educational programs for youth in adult correctional facilities and the Department of Youth Services. Its purpose is to help neglected or delinquent youth, ages 12–21 (up to 22 if eligible under an IEP), achieve academic success, prevent dropouts, and support their transition from custody to further education, training, or employment. Funded activities must supplement, not supplant, existing programs and may include supplemental instruction, vocational training, career counseling, test preparation, English language learning, family/community engagement, and professional development for staff. Agencies are required to reserve 15–30% of their grant for transition services and conduct program evaluations at least every three years.
