Quick Facts
Funding$15,000 planning; up to $75,000 first-year / $50,000 established implementation
Grade Focus6-12
DeadlineCheck DESE for current round
FunderMassachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
Massachusetts's Innovation Career Pathways Grants fund new career pathways at Massachusetts high schools. Planning grants ($15,000) help schools design pathways, while Implementation grants ($50,000 to $75,000) fund program launch and expansion.
What This Grant Funds
Grants fund career pathway design, curriculum, equipment, teacher professional development, and employer partnerships. CS, cybersecurity, AI, and technology pathways are strong candidates.
Who Is Eligible
- Massachusetts public high schools and regional school districts
- Programs developing new or expanding career pathways aligned to in-demand occupations
- Industry partnerships are required for implementation grants
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- CS pathway hardware for Massachusetts Innovation Career Pathways grants
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI and technology career pathway tools for Massachusetts ICP programs
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based CS curriculum for Massachusetts career pathway implementation grants
Keep in Mind: Start with a Planning Grant to design your pathway before applying for Implementation funding. Strong applications show employer partnerships and labor market demand.
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