SFY2027 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider Grant AGF

The SFY2027 Emerging Adult Reentry Initiative Technical Assistance Provider Grant is a continuation grant issued by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, Office of Grants and Research. This solicitation is restricted exclusively to the current nonprofit recipient of the SFY26 EARI Technical Assistance Provider grant. The award is designed to provide strategic, analytic, technical, and research support to six community reentry program sites serving adults aged 18 to 25. The performance period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with applications due by October 9, 2026. The selected provider will act as the single point of contact for the six grant recipients, conducting on-site visits across the Commonwealth, holding monthly meetings, and providing evaluation tools and training. Key deliverables include ensuring the timely submission of quarterly progress reports from sites, submitting quarterly financial and programmatic reports to the Office of Grants and Research, and coordinating data to produce an annual legislative report. At least 20 percent of the funds must be dedicated to assisting sites with data collection, tracking, and evaluation, adhering to the Reentry Performance and Outcome Measures. Award amounts are determined based on available funding, application review, and prior performance. Evaluation is based on program strategy and action research, applicant qualifications, budget effectiveness, and the ability to allocate resources for reporting and technical assistance. Budgetary constraints include a maximum consultant rate of 81.25 dollars per hour, a 7.5 percent cap on administrative costs, and a mileage limit of 0.70 dollars per mile. Required application materials include a Budget Excel Workbook, a Budget Narrative, and signed Memoranda of Understanding from partner organizations.