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Program Overview

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) seeks to develop, enhance, and expand life sciences education programs serving learners throughout the Commonwealth to ensure that the industry has a robust workforce pipeline.

Grant funding for public schools, districts, and non-profit organizations to support applied learning that provides students with skills relevant for life sciences careers and increases awareness of career opportunities. Grants are intended for purchasing life sciences equipment, materials, supplies, technology, and providing teachers with professional development.

Grant funding public schools/districts and non-profit organizations to implement new or expanded educational programming offered beyond the traditional school day, focused on life sciences and predominately serving underrepresented and/or low-income youth. This program seeks to reinforce, complement, and supplement school-based life sciences education, provide students with new technical and professional skills, expose students to state-of-the-art life sciences equipment, tools, and technologies, support innovative programming serving under-resourced communities, and increase awareness of life sciences career opportunities.

Grant funding for academic institutions and non-profit organizations offering life sciences industry-aligned certificate and degree programs. Grants are intended for the purchase and installation of equipment, materials, supplies, technology, and lab renovation that will enable training programs to effectively prepare students for high-demand career opportunities in the life sciences.

Grant funding for any academic institution, municipality, or non-profit organization seeking to launch a new program/initiative or substantially enhance an existing one. Grants are intended for large-scale, high-impact projects and transformational programs that serve a significant number of learners and increase access and opportunity for low-income communities.

Disclaimer

A solicitation does not commit the Center to award any funds, pay any costs incurred in preparing an application, or procure our contract for services or supplies. The Center reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications received, negotiate with all qualified Applicants, cancel or modify the solicitation in part or in its entirety, or change the application guidelines, when it is in its best interests. An application does not constitute an award. Program solicitations are distributed electronically using the Center’s website. It is the responsibility of Applicants to check the Center’s website for any addenda or modifications to the program to which they intend to apply. The Center, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its subdivisions accept no liability and will provide no accommodation to Applicants who submit an application based on an out-of-date solicitation.

Note: If you receive an award from an MLSC program, the awardee name and amount of the award will be disclosed to the public.

Who Should Apply

The Fund is open to organizations across Massachusetts with a strong vision for driving innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth in the life sciences.

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If you have questions regarding the program, please email: info@masslifesciences.com.
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