Phone Free Schools Support Grant

Learn how to submit an application for the Phone Free Schools Support Grant offered by the Attorney General's Office.

The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO) is pleased to announce the Phone Free Schools Support Grant. This program funds the implementation of “Bell-to-Bell” cell phone policies in Massachusetts schools. This grant opportunity is designed to provide schools with the resources necessary to create phone free school environments during both instructional and unstructured times during the school day. This grant builds on the AGO’s Cell Phones and Social Media in Schools: A Toolkit for School Leaders and Communities (“AGO’s Toolkit”) and seeks to fund proposals that create safer, more engaged learning environments free from the distractions of cell phones and other personal electronic devices. 

Before applying, applicants should review the full list of grant requirements in the Request for Proposals. 

Applicant Eligibility

The following entities are eligible to apply for grant funding: 

• Public school districts
• Charter school districts 
• Educational collaboratives

Non-profit organizations that are public charities (generally speaking, public charities have 501(c)(3) status) must be in full compliance with the statutory requirements set forth in G.L. ch. 12, secs. 8E and 8F, and G.L. ch. 68, sec. 19, including initial registration and filing of annual financial reports with the AGO’s Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division. Public charities must also comply with obligations and reporting requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service. As of September 2023, the Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division requires all charitable registrations and annual filings to be made through the Charity Portal. Please find more information here. 
 

Submission Instructions

• Grant applications with accompanying proposals must be delivered electronically through the AGO's Online Grants Portal by 5:00 P.M. on June 5, 2026. 
• Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. 
• Applications will not be accepted in any other format. 
• As of February 1, 2026, the AGO’s Online Grants Portal is now hosted on a new system. 
  • Applicants must create a new free online account if they have not applied through the new system
  • New accounts may take up to 2 business days to activate.
  • Applicants are required to keep their contact information current on the AGO’s Online Grants Portal.
• Once applicants have started an application, the application may be saved and returned to later. 
• Confirmation of Application Receipt: Applicants typically receive an email confirmation within 2 days. If a confirmation is not received, please email the AGO Grants Unit at [e-mail]. 
• If the applicant experiences issues with the AGO's Online Grant Portal, they should email [e-mail] or call [phone] for assistance. The AGO encourages applicants to upload documents in advance of the deadline to avoid last minute submission issues. 
  
   

Documents

Request for Proposals