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FY2027: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Federal Special Education Entitlement Grant Fund Code: 0240

Description: This posting is the FY2027 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Federal Special Education Entitlement Grant (Fund Code 0240) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, describing purpose, priorities, and allowable uses to support special education services for ages 3–21. It is a federal entitlement grant (CFDA 84.027A) with application and submission handled through the GEM$ grants management system and requires FY27 Federal Grant Assurances and Conditions of Assistance. The application due date is listed as September 30, 2026 and the project duration (upon approval) runs through 9/30/2028; this posting describes a grant entitlement program rather than a procurement RFP.

Buyer: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
StateAgency · MA, US
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Closes: Sep 30, 2026(42 days left)

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Kathy StinsonAccountant V

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Michelle RyanActing Chief of Schools, District and School Assistance

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Iraida J. AlvarezActing Executive Director of Special Education

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