# Massachusetts Awards Phone-Free School Grants

On October 27, 2026, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced more than $625,000 in grants to 17 school districts for bell-to-bell phone-free learning policies. Individual awards may be up to $50,000 and can fund phone storage and access-control technology, staff training, community outreach, program evaluation, and accessibility support. The awards have already been made, so this announcement is not an open solicitation.

- Districts receiving awards can use the funding for technology and implementation support tied to phone-free learning environments; suppliers may find district-level demand for these specified products and services.
- The announcement identifies a state-funded education initiative but provides no contract vehicle, vendor award, or future application deadline. Companies should not treat the grants as an open procurement opportunity.
- The 17 awards span Massachusetts districts, including Northampton, New Bedford, and Amesbury, creating multiple local implementation contexts rather than a single statewide technology contract.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
- Northampton Public Schools
- New Bedford Public Schools
- Amesbury Public Schools
- Cape Cod Regional Technical High School

### Key Quotes
> These grant awards will allow more students to experience those benefits and thrive in a phone-free environment.
> — Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General

> With phones away, we’re seeing scholars look up, lean in, and connect.
> — Anna Azarloza, Superintendent of Northampton Public Schools

### Sources
- [AG Campbell Awards More Than $625,000 To 17 School Districts To Support Phone-Free Learning Environments | Mass.gov](https://www.mass.gov/news/ag-campbell-awards-more-than-625000-to-17-school-districts-to-support-phone-free-learning-environments) - MA