Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-130643
Grant for Planning Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Disabilities
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-130643
NAICS
923110
This opportunity from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education seeks proposals for a state-funded grant program to develop inclusive postsecondary education programs for students with disabilities. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Higher Education - Purpose: - Support structured planning to create inclusive postsecondary education programs on public college campuses - Target students: Individuals over 18 with severe disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism (per state law) - Program Requirements: - Foster partnerships among public high schools, families, adult service agencies, and public colleges/universities - Enable participation in both credit and non-credit courses within the general curriculum - Emphasis on collaborative, multi-stakeholder planning - Notable Details: - This is a repost of a previous bid - Multiple attachments provided (RFP, budget, terms) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for program planning, not a product or technology procurement.
Description
This solicitation is a state-funded competitive grant program aimed at creating new partnerships between high schools in public school districts, families, adult service agencies, and public colleges and universities. The funded partnerships will engage in an extended structured planning process to prepare and submit a planning proposal for an inclusive postsecondary education program on campus. The program serves students with severe disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism over the age of 18, offering credit and non-credit courses within the general college or university curriculum. The solicitation is a repost of a previous bid and includes multiple attachments such as RFP documents, budget spreadsheets, and terms and conditions.