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NEW Funding Opportunity Now Open: Massachusetts Advancing Pathways for International Talent Initiative

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July 01, 2026

We are excited to announce the launch of the Massachusetts Advancing Pathways for International Talent (MAP-IT) Initiative, a new statewide grant initiative funded through the Workforce Investment Trust Fund. 

This funding opportunity is designed to help internationally trained professionals (ITPs) who are authorized to work in the United States secure employment aligned with their prior education and professional experience. Funded programs will deliver coordinated career navigation, credentialing support, employer engagement, and partnership-driven services for ITPs across Massachusetts, with an emphasis on geographic diversity and responsiveness to regional labor market needs.  

This initiative represents a new investment by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to address persistent staffing shortages while enhancing employers’ and workforce systems’ ability to recognize, value, and leverage international talent in Massachusetts.  

Key Dates & Deadlines: 

  • Bidders Webinars Available: July 9 and July 16, 2026

  • Pre-Application Drop-In Office Hours: July 22 and August 5, 2026

  • Deadline to Submit Written Questions: August 7, 2026

  • Responses to Questions Posted: August 10, 2025

  • Proposal Submission Deadline: August 14, 2026 

 

 

We encourage all eligible organizations to apply and help us expand opportunities for internationally trained professionals in the Commonwealth.
About CommCorp

Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public agency in Massachusetts overseen by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Our mission is to foster workforce equity by delivering innovative and collaborative professional development solutions that help diverse communities and employers succeed. We administer and deliver a wide range of publicly and privately funded grant programs to create or expand education and training capacity for in-demand occupations. For more information, please contact us.