FY27 0181 Increasing Access to Dual Language Bilingual Education

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is soliciting applications for FY27 0181 Increasing Access to Dual Language Bilingual Education, a competitive grant program with an application due date of July 30, 2026.

The program supports school districts serving English learners that wish to launch, expand, or sustain bilingual education programs. DESE is also providing districts with an opportunity to develop a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce capable of supporting bilingual education initiatives, aligned with DESE's Educational Vision.

Complete programmatic information, including eligibility requirements, funding type, approximate available amounts, approved fund uses, project duration, and detailed submission instructions, is available on DESE's grants management website at https://www.doe.mass.edu/grants/2027/0181/. All current DESE funding opportunities are posted at https://www.doe.mass.edu/Grants/current.html.

All materials and deliverables developed using Commonwealth funds become DESE property unless otherwise specified in the grant agreement and may be posted on the DESE website or distributed beyond the grant term. Vendors must obtain all necessary permissions and licenses for DESE to use any intellectual property incorporated into deliverables. All digital assets included in deliverables must comply with the Commonwealth's Digital Accessibility Standards, specifically Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 levels A and AA. DESE is authorized to conduct Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background checks on all vendor staff and subcontractors who will work with students, in educational settings, or at DESE offices. Completion of CORI checks is a final requirement before contract execution. The procurement complies with Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws, federal procedures under 34 CFR Part 74.40-8 and Part 80.36, and state grant requirements overseen by the Office of the State Comptroller.