FY2024: Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program (State)

Fund Code: 0562

Purpose / Priorities:

The purpose of this RFP is to administer grants to the members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc., for the purpose of providing comprehensive education, workforce training and skills development to youth.

Eligibility:

As outlined in the FY2024 state budget language associated with the 70619626: YouthBuild Grants | Summary FY24 Budget.

Funding Type:

State Funded Legislative Earmark 7061-9626

Funding:

As outlined in the recommended FY2024 state budget language approximately $3,000,000 is available under its own line-item account 7061-9626

This RFP is the governing document for these grant funds.

Funding is contingent upon availability. All dollar amounts listed are estimated/approximate and are subject to change. If more funding is to become available, it will be distributed under the same guideline as listed in the initial RFP document.

Fund Use:

As outlined in the state budget language associated with the Massachusetts Youthbuild Coalition Program Legislature dedicated line item

Project Duration:

Upon approval – 6/30/2024

Program Unit:

DESE Adult and Community Learning Services

Contact:

For submission and questions on budget application contact:
Joeatta Smith-Nwachuku
Adult & Community Learning Services
781-338-3839

Date Due:

Friday, September 29, 2023

GEM$ Submission Instructions:

If you have any questions regarding the funds earmarked in this account, please contact the state legislative contact on this funding.

The FY2024 Fund Code 0562 — MA Youth Build Coalition Program (State) TAR Grant will be completed and submitted in our new Grants for Education Management System (GEM$). GEM$ is a cloud-based fiscal and program management grant system that will eventually phase out the use of EdGrants.

Note: Grant submission requires applicants to have their LEA/Organization user roles established in GEM$ for this grant. Please see all training videos and slides, at Grants for Education Management System Home.

Last Updated: August 23, 2023