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Find similar grantsMETCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) is sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The METCO program is a state-funded, voluntary desegregation program that provides urban students with the opportunity to attend schools in suburban communities.
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METCO Program - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity METCO Program Participating Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity METCO Districts & Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions The METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) Program is a grant program funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
It is a voluntary program intended to expand educational opportunities, increase diversity, and reduce racial isolation for students in urban and suburban communities, by fostering the opportunity for children from Boston and Springfield to attend public schools in neighboring communities in order for students to develop a deeper understanding of one another in an integrated public school setting.
If you are an interested family or caregiver based in Boston, please contact the service provider, METCO Inc., at (617) 427-1545. If you are an interested family or caregiver based in Springfield, please contact Springfield Public Schools at (413) 787-6959. If you are seeking additional information about the METCO grants, the list of current and previous grants can be access via the Department's Grants website.
METCO has been in existence since 1966 and was originally funded through a grant by the Carnegie Foundation and United States Office of Education. In that year the first METCO legislation was filed, METCO Inc. was established, and seven school districts began accepting the first two hundred METCO students.
Currently, 3,200 students are participating across 34 METCO districts, with four of these districts serving the Springfield area and the rest serving metropolitan Boston. Detailed information about the history of the program, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's role, legislation related to the program, and other pertinent information, may be found via the links to the left.
Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity METCO Inc.org This link will take you to an external website which may or may not be accessible and WCAG 2. 1 compliant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Participating METCO districts and receiving schools in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) is funded by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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