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Atlas works with municipalities, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, tribes, museums, schools, YMCAs, housing groups, fire and EMS agencies, healthcare providers and more. Your Grant Matrix brings together relevant funding opportunities and includes fit analysis of applicant eligibility, strategic alignment, funding potential, project goals, timing and submission requirements.

GrantMassachusetts FY2027 Safe, Healthy, and Responsible Digital Life Grants — Up to $60,000 (Fund Code 0177)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $60,000 per eligible school district, public charter school or educational collaborative; DESE expects 25-30 awards. Approximately $1,750,000 is the total statewide FY2027 program allocation, not an individual grant. Each grant must reserve $25,000 of its award for DESE-approved vendor services. No universal applicant matching percentage is specified.

DeadlineMonday, November 9, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Submission is complete only when GEM$ reaches LEA Superintendent/Chief Executive Approved. Grant period from approval through June 30, 2027.

Required next actionConfirm applicant is a Massachusetts public school district, public charter school or educational collaborative and can satisfy applicable state-law compliance certification. Prepare an implementation-ready project and budget including the mandatory $25,000 DESE-approved vendor set-aside. Assign GEM$ grantwriter, LEA fiscal reviewer and superintendent/chief executive approver; new entities request temporary access at least five business days before November 9. Complete all approval stages in GEM$ by November 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern.

Current statusOpen — FY2027 Massachusetts DESE competitive grant code 0177 accepting applications due November 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern.Source verification2026-10-26Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District

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If you arrived from a specific grant, Atlas carries that opportunity's public context into your request. Choose one primary organization category in the request form below. In Additional Details for Atlas, describe your precise legal organization type, related programs and other activities. One choice does not restrict the scope of your personalized Grant Matrix or its fit analysis.

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Tell Atlas your exact legal entity type, location, mission and project, then submit the request.
The Atlas team reviews eligibility, the current deadline, and project fit using the funder’s official materials, then follows up using the contact details you provide.
For opportunities you elect to pursue, Atlas can help gather missing information, draft applications and prepare submission materials.

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

The Grant Matrix Advantage

Compare grants. Understand fit. Choose your next move.

Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.