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Massachusetts Cooperative Education Initiative (MCEI) Co-op Program Design Grant

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BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-131634State & Local

Submission Closed08/14/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 923110

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AI Contract Overview

The Massachusetts Cooperative Education Initiative (MCEI) Co-op Program Design Grant invites institutions to submit proposals for designing a cooperative education pilot program aligned with state goals. The solicitation, issued under BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-131634 by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education through the RGT01 office in Boston, closes on August 14, 2026, with awards expected shortly thereafter and performance beginning upon execution and ending on September 30, 2027. Proposals must include an Application Coversheet, a four-page Grant Narrative, and a Budget Worksheet, all submitted electronically via COMMBUYS in specified file formats. Evaluation is based on a 55-point merit-based scoring system with nine equally weighted factors—such as institutional commitment, employer demand, student interest, and grant management—each rated from 1 to 5 points, and a tenth factor prioritizing institutions that have not previously received DHE co-op funding, which awards 10 points if eligible. The award is a fixed grant of up to $30,000, with no competitive pricing component; selection favors proposals demonstrating strong alignment with program objectives, including partnerships with public or nonprofit employers and a viable sustainability plan. Awardees must commit to detailed reporting, including an interim progress report and a final outcomes report using DHE-defined metrics, participate in state convenings, share best practices, acknowledge DHE funding in all public communications, and comply with Massachusetts Public Records Law. The University of Massachusetts Lowell serves as the fiscal agent for fund disbursement via the Department’s Innovation Trust Account, account number 7066-0430, though no formal invoicing system is specified. Key personnel must be named and qualified in grant management and prior participation in MCEI trainings is required. The grant is not a procurement contract; no FOB terms, packaging, or inspection requirements exist, and formal roles like COR or PCO are not designated. Proposals are judged holistically under a trade-off model, with priority given to first-time recipients, and all submissions are subject to public disclosure.

General Info

Massachusetts seeks innovative co-op program designs to expand work-based learning, equity, and industry-education partnerships by August 14, 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher EducationView Agency

NAICS

923110 - Administration of Education ProgramsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02108, USA

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