FY2027: Workplace Education Phase II Grant
This grant funds partnerships to deliver and evaluate workplace-based adult education and ESOL programs for Massachusetts workers, focusing on curriculum, instruction, and collaboration among stakeholders.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates: June 13, 2026 (proposal submission in GEM$) | July 1, 2026 (LEA Fiscal Rep approval for July 1 start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 per funded program; 1-year project period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027); 20% match required.
Summary: Supports partnerships to implement and evaluate workplace education programs for adult incumbent workers, focusing on instruction, curriculum, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Information: Only FY2026 Phase II grantees are eligible to apply; proposals must be submitted via GEM$.
Description
This grant supports the implementation and evaluation of workplace education programs for adult incumbent workers in Massachusetts. Funding is provided for partnerships among education providers, business partners, and unions (where applicable) to deliver adult basic education (ABE) and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services directly in the workplace. The initiative emphasizes sustained collaboration among stakeholders, contextualized curriculum development, and strategies to maximize participation and retention, including release time, stipends, and remote or asynchronous learning.
Programs must maintain an active Planning and Evaluation Team (PET) representing all partners, implement required assessments, and manage student data in the statewide LACES system. The grant aims to foster strong partnerships, improve adult education outcomes, and align services with workforce needs.
