Adult High School Pilot Program

Purpose

The Adult High School Pilot Program is a competitive grant that supports the operating costs of approved Adult High School Pilot Programs (AHSP) in the State. The program develops career pathways and equitable opportunities to ensure Adult High School participants will have gained the ability to equip themselves with skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to pursue career pathways in high-growth industries.

GRANT INFORMATION GUIDE (GIG) - PDF - 368.09 KB

APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION - DOCX - 1.21 MB

Grant Highlights

When will the application be open?

The Grant Information Guide (GIG) and application were released on October 23, 2026. Applications are due by November 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Application Submission Date

Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Submit grant applications as a PDF by email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. ET.

Use the subject line “Adult High School Pilot Program Grant Submission.” All submissions will receive a confirmation of receipt. Late submissions will not be eligible for review.

Funding Amount Available

$750,000 is available. Each awardee will receive $250,000. The grant period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Pre-award costs are allowed within the grant period.

Estimated Number of Grants

The Department will award three (3) grant awards.

Customer Service Support Sessions

MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process.