FY27 Career Pathways (CP) Grant - Fund Code (325)
This grant funds institutions to support early childhood educators in Massachusetts in earning higher education credentials and accessing financial aid through enhanced infrastructure and tailored support services.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (Application deadline — electronic submissions through the EEC Finance portal only, by 4:00 p.m.)
Funding Amounts: Up to 15 grantees; typical award size not specified; one-year duration (FY27).
Summary: Supports institutional infrastructure to help early childhood educators in Massachusetts earn higher education credentials and access financial aid.
Key Information: Only open to current FY26 Career Pathways Grantees (non-competitive renewal).
Description
This grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), is designed to strengthen the infrastructure of institutions that support the early childhood education workforce across Massachusetts. The funding aims to assist up to fifteen grantee institutions in providing tailored support services for early childhood educators—particularly those from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and educational backgrounds—to obtain higher education certificates and degrees. The grant also supports efforts to help students access a variety of financial aid sources to reduce the cost of attendance, thereby enhancing the quality and sustainability of early education programs throughout the Commonwealth. Career Pathways programs are expected to maintain strong connections with both the workforce and local employment partners.
