Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-131634

Grant for Design of New Cooperative Education Programs at Massachusetts Public Universities

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is seeking proposals for the Massachusetts Cooperative Education Initiative (MCEI) Co-op Program Design Grant. - Buyer: Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (administered in partnership with University of Massachusetts Lowell) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for program design, not product procurement - Up to two 4-year public postsecondary institutions in Massachusetts will be awarded grants of up to $30,000 each - Purpose: Design and launch new cooperative education pilot programs for implementation in the 2027-2028 academic year - University of Massachusetts Lowell will provide technical assistance, direct coaching, and support to grant recipients - Funded by Axim Collaborative - Notable requirements: - Only 4-year public postsecondary institutions in Massachusetts are eligible - Focus is on new co-op program design and planning, not on purchasing goods or services

Description

This grant supports the design of cooperative education pilot programs in Massachusetts. Up to two institutions will receive grants of up to $30,000 each to design new co-op programs for implementation in the 2027-2028 academic year. The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education partners with the University of Massachusetts Lowell to administer the grant funds and provide technical assistance and coaching to recipients. The initiative aims to expand cooperative education opportunities in public postsecondary institutions.

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