Adult High School Pilot Program Grant FY26

Purpose

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

AHSP seeks to develop additional partnerships and collaborations with a network of community schools, workforce development organizations, colleges, and universities. These partnerships and collaborations are aligned to improve literacy skills, as well as abilities to perform specific job functions to move adult high school learners forward in their careers.





When will the application be open?

This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was released on June 24, 2025.


Application Submission Date

Wednesday, July 30, 2025. No later than 5:00 pm EST.


Funding Amount Available

The total funding amount is $1,000,000, with $250,000 for each approved site.


Estimated Number of Grants

Four (4)


Customer Service Support Sessions

MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will review what applicants need to get started, the program requirements, as well as a walk-through of the application.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Video Call Link
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-324-9844‬ PIN: ‪393 599 038‬#‬‬‬‬

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Video Call Link
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 619-880-9214‬ PIN: ‪736 207 155‬#

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Video Call Link
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 786-701-4184‬ PIN: ‪696 668 310‬#


Questions

If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager:

Kellise Williamson
Postsecondary Credit and P-TECH Coordinator

Office: (410) 767-0319
kellise.williamson@maryland.gov

Following customer service support sessions, a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers will be posted to the MSDE website.


Resources

Grant Information Guide (PDF)

Application for Participation (PDF)

Application for Participation (Zipped Word)