2024 Fall Reconnect Entry Point Collaborative

Donor Name: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) State: Michigan County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: May 17 and September 13 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $300,000 Grant Duration: 1-3 years Grant Award Amounts Reconnect Entry Point Collaborative: $100,000-$300,000 1-3 years College and Career Navigator Support: $200,000-$1,000,000 2-3 years Details/Overview: The Reconnect Entry Point Collaboratives grant, provided by MiLEAP, supports regional or county-wide initiatives to increase college enrollment, particularly adult enrollment and Reconnect conversions. Collaboratives should set local 2030 attainment goals, engaging community and county partners across leadership and implementation. Grants range from $100,000 to $300,000 for projects lasting 1-3 years. Funding is reimbursed upon submission of invoices, with recipients required to submit annual reports and participate in semi-annual meetings. The aim is to reduce barriers to postsecondary enrollment and boost persistence rates.