Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) Grants

Funded by Literacy Launch: Reading Success from Age 3 to Grade 3 and the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant, Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) grant programs will provide significant resources for public school district, charters, and community-based preschool providers across 2–5 years. The three PRISM program grants will support educators in evaluating, selecting, implementing, and sustaining evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining practices, systems, and structures in order to achieve high and equitable rates of literacy proficiency.

PRISM 1

The PRISM 1 grant will support educators in implementing and sustaining evidence-based, culturally and linguistically sustaining practices, systems, and structures to achieve high and equitable rates of literacy proficiency, including, strong tier one instruction based on high-quality instructional materials, and responsive supports for students who have additional needs within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).

PRISM I Request for Proposals (RFP) — Applications Closed

Congratulations to the PRISM 1 Districts!

Brockton Public Schools
Framingham Public Schools
Gateway Regional School District, in partnership with Farmington River Regional School District
Haverhill Public Schools
Holyoke Public Schools
Lynn Public Schools
Nashoba Regional School District
New Bedford Public Schools
Northborough Public Schools, in partnership with Southborough Public Schools
Norwood Public Schools
Peabody Public Schools
Salem Public Schools
Stoneham Public Schools

PRISM 2 and PRISM 3 — Applications Open!

PRISM II and PRISM III grant programs will support LEAs in evaluating, selecting, launching, and implementing high quality instructional materials for grades PreK–3 (PRISM II) and grades 4–12 (PRISM III). Both grants are intended to empower educators to create inspiring, engaging experiences for every student with materials and instruction that make a difference.

PRISM II: PreK–Grade 3 Request for Proposal — Due May 19, 2025

PRISM III: Grades 4–12 Request for Proposal — Due May 21, 2025

Join Us for the PRISM II & III Grants Information Webinar
Register now for the upcoming PRISM II & III Grants Information Webinar, taking place on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:00 AM.

Webinar Registration
A recording of the webinar will be made available on the website after the event.

PRISM 2

One-Pagers and Guides — Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions — Coming Soon!

PRISM 3

One-Pagers and Guides — Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions — Coming Soon!

Weekly Office Hours — DESE will be hosting weekly Office Hours on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM for those interested in PRISM II and PRISM III.
Registration for Office Hours.

Last Updated: April 23, 2025