Statements of Interest

2021 Statement of Interest Submittal Period

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (the "MSBA") is pleased to announce the 2025 Statement of Interest ("SOI") submittal period for the Accelerated Repair Program (the “ARP”) and the Core Program is now open.
 
Commencing in January 2025, the ARP will have a biennial SOI opening (every two years).  To facilitate schools moving toward Massachusetts’ goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the MSBA is introducing heat pump conversion projects to ARP in 2025. The MSBA will continue to open the Statement of Interest System annually for consideration in the Core Program.

The MSBA encourages all interested districts to submit an SOI to the MSBA, but the ARP is not appropriate for all potential projects. With each ARP project, the MSBA intends to prolong the longevity of the existing building and improve the environment of the school. Please reference the ARP SOI Overview, located on our website and linked below to view the changes to the ARP in 2025 and determine if submitting a SOI for a potential ARP project is appropriate. 

Please note there have been changes to the MSBA’s SOI template that are in effect for the 2025 SOI filing period. If the district submitted an SOI in 2024 and intends to pre-populate its SOI(s) in 2025, changes to the SOI template may impact responses to certain questions. For the Core Program, any supporting materials required for the selection of Statutory Priority 1 or 3, and/or any supplemental material a district elects to submit with the SOI must be uploaded in the SOI system to submit a SOI. Hard copies will no longer be accepted.

Below are links to information that will help you submit an SOI for the ARP or the Core Program.

SOI System:

  • Requesting Access to the SOI System
    • Superintendent Access
    • District User Access
      • Submit a Statement of Interest (for a District User other than a Superintendent requesting access) 
        • Important Reminder: If you are not the Superintendent and clicking on this link for access, you will need to coordinate with the Superintendent for approval to gain access
  • SOI System Login Screen
    • Statement of Interest System 
      • Once you have requested access and been approved for the 2025 submittal period, use this link to login to the SOI system
  • SOI System User Guide

SOI Important Documentation:

SOI Important Dates:

  • The deadline for submitting ARP SOIs, intended for roofs, windows/doors, and heat pump conversions in existing schools is Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
  • The deadline for submitting Core Program SOIs, intended for new construction, addition, and/or renovation projects is Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM

MSBA Grant Program Information:
The MSBA's grant program is a non-entitlement, competitive program. The grants are distributed by the MSBA Board of Directors based on need and urgency, as expressed by districts and validated by the MSBA.  The Core Program is intended for new construction, addition, and/or renovation projects while the Accelerated Repair Program (“ARP”) is intended for roofs, windows/doors, and heat pump conversions in existing school facilities. The MSBA completes an extensive review of available information for all submitted Statement of Interest (“SOI”) for the ARP and the Core Program.

Submitting an SOI is the critical first step in the MSBA’s program for school building construction, addition, and/or renovation or repair grants. It allows districts to inform the MSBA about deficiencies that may exist in a local school facility and how those deficiencies inhibit the delivery of the district’s educational program. 

If you have any questions about the 2025 SOI process, please click here.