FC0177 FY 27 Safe, Healthy, and Responsible Grant Life Question and Answer Q & AThis Question and Answer (Q&A) document provides clarification on the FY2027 Safe, Healthy, and Responsible Digital Life Grant (Fund Code 0177). It addresses frequently asked questions from local education agencies (LEAs), educational collaboratives, and prospective service providers regarding applicant eligibility, grant priorities, allowable expenses, curriculum and instructional resources, vendor services, reporting requirements, and application procedures. The Question and Answer Q&A is intended to support applicants in developing proposals that align with the grant's purpose and requirements.
Green Ribbon Schools
The Green Ribbon Schools recognition program honors schools and districts that are exemplary in reducing environmental impact and costs, improving the health and wellness of students and staff, and delivering effective environmental and sustainability education that incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), civic skills, and green career pathways. Each year, Massachusetts selects one or more schools or districts to honor at the state level.
National Science Foundation: Grant Opportunities and Awards Search
The National Science Foundation (NSF) funds research and education in most fields of science, engineering, technology, and computer science. It does this through grants, and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K–12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.
At any point in time Massachusetts has about 2,900 National Science Foundation NSF awards. To search for National Science Foundation NSF funding opportunities, visit National Science Foundation NSF Funding Search . To search for National Science Foundation NSF Awards, visit National Science Foundation NSF Awards Search .
In partnership with Lighthouse Wellness and Health Education Consulting, Inc, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE is pleased to announce a Fall series of training related to the implementation of the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education CHPE Framework. Visit the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education CHPE professional learning webpage for registration information. Additional in-person and webinar sessions will be added as they become available.
Bridging the Literacies: Aligning Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence AI Literacy for Today's Classroom
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) invites secondary educators (grades 6–12) to apply for a one-day, in-person regional professional development focused on aligning Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence AI Literacy in today's classrooms.
This session supports educators in building a shared understanding of Artificial Intelligence AI literacy through the lens of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE's Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Frameworks. Participants will explore foundational Artificial Intelligence AI concepts, examine classroom implications, and engage in guided discussion and practical examples designed to support instructional decision-making at the middle and high school levels.
Audience: Middle and high school educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders supporting secondary instruction
Format: One-day, in-person regional training
Locations & Dates:
Space is limited, and participation is by application only.
Access the Bridging the Literacies application here
Tiered Math Academy
The Tiered Math Academy is now accepting applications for its multi-year professional learning opportunity for school and/or district teams to receive training, coaching and technical assistance to strengthen their tiered math programming.
See the Tiered Math Academy webpage for more information or Apply for the Tiered Math Academy by Monday, April 20th.
High-Dosage Mathematics Tutoring Master Agreement
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education DESE is currently accepting vendor submissions for the new Math Tutoring Master Agreement , which will cover FY26 through FY30. This agreement establishes a list of pre-approved tutoring vendors that schools and districts may contract with directly for future tutoring services.
Once approved, vendors will be eligible to:
What does this mean for your district?
If you anticipate continuing or launching math tutoring services in the coming years, you will be able to choose from vendors approved through this statewide process.
See the a list of approved math tutoring vendors
For general program questions, contact Math.Tutoring@mass.gov .
OpenSciEd Middle School Adoption and Implementation Support Grants
In partnership with the One8 Foundation, schools can apply for grants to help support implementation of the program, access in-state training, and receive additional support and complimentary programming from the OpenSciEd Equitable Instruction Initiative. To learn more, visit OpenSciEd in Massachusetts.
Last Updated: October 28, 2026