# Massachusetts Awards $24.7M Literacy Grants

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has awarded nearly **$24.7 million** through the Partnership for Reading Success–Massachusetts (PRISM) grant programs to 71 school districts and one educational collaborative as of August 6, 2026. These grants are designed to enhance literacy instruction from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 by supporting the adoption of high-quality instructional materials, professional development for educators, and evidence-based literacy practices. The funding is distributed across multiple grant cohorts, including a $10.2 million PRISM I continuation grant, a $2.9 million PRISM II continuation grant, and a $5.9 million PRISM II second cohort grant, targeting early literacy improvements and curriculum strengthening.

- **Why this matters:** This significant investment signals sustained state commitment to improving literacy outcomes, creating procurement opportunities for educational content providers, professional development vendors, and curriculum specialists.
- Agencies and contractors should evaluate opportunities to support districts in curriculum evaluation, instructional material procurement, and educator training services aligned with evidence-based literacy frameworks.
- The grants emphasize scalable, high-quality instructional materials and educator capacity building, indicating demand for vendors with proven literacy solutions and training expertise.
- Procurement professionals should note the geographic scope across Massachusetts, including districts in Everett, Brockton, Framingham, and Gateway Regional, to tailor outreach and service delivery strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** August 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Executive Office of Education
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
- Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

### Key Quotes
> Reading is the foundation for everything students do in school and throughout their lives. That's why we're making historic investments to strengthen literacy instruction, support educators and help every student build the skills they need to succeed.
> — Governor Maura Healey

> Improving literacy outcomes takes more than a one-time investment1 it requires sustained commitment to high-quality instruction. By helpingdistricts strengthen curriculum, build educator capacity, and support effective implementation, these grants will create lasting improvements for students across the Commonwealth.
> — Education Secretary Steve Zrike

> Districts across Massachusetts are doing important work to strengthen literacy instruction, and we're proud to support them. These investments will help schools build sustainable systems that give every student a strong foundation in reading.
> — Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

### Sources
- [Governor Healey Awards Nearly $25 Million to Improve Literacy Instruction Across Massachusetts | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-healey-awards-nearly-25-million-to-improve-literacy-instruction-across-massachusetts) - MA