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The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Core Building Program is a competitive, non-entitlement grant initiative that provides state funding to public school districts across Massachusetts for public school construction, modernization, and renovation projects.
For more information visit the MSBA website.
Key Statutory Priorities
& Eligibility
Districts submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to apply. The MSBA evaluates applications based on eight statutory priorities, primarily focusing on:
Imminent Risk: Prevention of severe structural or system failure.
Overcrowding: Relief of severe class size pressure or rising enrollment.
Educational Environment: Addressing facilities that fail to meet modern educational standards or accreditation requirements.
Reconstruction & Consolidation: Replacing outdated facilities with modern, efficient infrastructure.
About the MSBA Partnership & Funding Structure
About the MSBA Partnership & Funding Structure
Mission & Partnership: The MSBA works directly with Massachusetts municipalities to plan, design, and construct flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective public school buildings.
Dedicated Funding Stream: Program grants are funded via a dedicated state revenue stream - receiving 1 cent (16%) of the Commonwealth's 6.25% sales tax - to reduce the local tax burden on participating cities and towns.
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