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GrantMassachusetts DDS LPN Certificate Program 2026 — Direct Support Workforce Pathway
Atlas Opportunity Score92/100
FundingDDS pays eligible tuition and fees going forward for accepted participants in approved LPN certificate programs. The state does not publish a single per-participant cash award; 30 program slots are available statewide.
DeadlineRolling until available slots are filled. DDS says regional selection committees began reviewing applications March 9, 2026 and make decisions as applications arrive. The current page does not state that the program has closed.
Required next actionConfirm you are an eligible DDS employee in good standing, verify the required service history, apply to and gain acceptance from an approved participating LPN certificate program, then submit the DDS program application with the required acceptance verification. Because only 30 slots are available statewide, confirm remaining capacity with DDS before relying on funding.
Current statusActiveSource verificationAugust 30, 2026Tracked applicant typesDirect Support Professional / Human Services Workforce, Healthcare Professional / Clinician
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