Michigan Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions that deliver essential services like food, shelter, and healthcare to residents of Charlevoix County.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County to implement projects focused on environmental education, protection, restoration, and sustainability.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County to implement projects that improve the community's quality of life.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County that are working on projects related to arts, music, history, and culture.

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is pleased to announce the availability of $57 million in grant funds to provide inperson before-school, after-school, before-and-after-school, and/or summer programming to children in any of grades K to 12. Donor Name: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential State: Michigan County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/25/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: MiLEAP prioritizes education from preschool through postsecondary with a focus on preparing children for kindergarten and helping more people earn a skill certificate or degree to help them get a good-paying job.  Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs must provide educational programming in core subject areas, including, but not limited to, mathematics, reading, and science. Allowable Activities Allowable activities may include:  Expansion of existing program: number of weeks and hours, number of children served, summer programming, new site(s). Establishment of a new program  Hands-on academic enrichment in core subject areas  Field trips related to the academic and enrichment activities.  Professional learning and training related to the improvement of the program(s)  Development of school-community partnerships  Support expanded learning opportunities such as:  mentoring  leadership  community engagement  agriculture  visual and performing arts  financial literacy  science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM)  health and wellness  recreation  career and college exploration  youth voice  21st century skills  Social-emotional learning Cultural engagement programming  other innovative programming Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a grant under this legislation, the applicant must meet, at a minimum, all of the following criteria: Be a community-based organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC 501, including but not limited to, faith-based organizations and indigenous/tribal organizations, an institution of higher education, a public library, a local government, or an intermediate district. Must be a licensed child care organization (for before/after school, school-age program, or camp license), an entity that has an active application in process to be a licensed child care organization, or an exempt entity from child care licensing by the State of Michigan Licensing Bureau 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.111 to 722.128. Upon award, programs with an active child care or camp licensing application must complete the process before the entity starts service and funds will be released. Upon completion, the entity must submit a copy of the approved license to the MiLEAP-OST Team. At least 80 days of program services during the school year for at least 15 students 1 hour before school, or 2 hours after-school, or 3.5 hours for both (before-and after-school), and/or at least 4 hours per day for a minimum of 24 days during the summer for at least 15 students.  Must be used to support expanded learning opportunities, including, but not limited to, mentoring, leadership, community engagement, agriculture, visual and performing arts, literacy, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, financial literacy, health and wellness, physical fitness, recreation, career and college exploration, youth voice, 21st-century skills, conflict resolution, and social engagement programming. Provide educational programming in core subject areas, including, but not limited to, mathematics, reading, and science. Must address measurable goals, including, but not limited to, improved school attendance, academic outcomes, improved attitudes toward the school, improved positive behaviors, skill development and retention, higher education aspirations, improved family engagement, and include activities linked to research or quality practices. For more information, visit MiLEAP.

This grant provides funding for projects that enhance community and economic growth in Huron County by supporting workforce development, vibrant community initiatives, and business development, among other areas of interest.

The Gratiot County Community Foundation in Michigan is accepting grant applications for projects that improve the quality of life in Gratiot County, focusing on areas such as community development, arts and culture, education, and health, with preference given to innovative, sustainable projects with wide-reaching benefits and strong local support.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and small businesses in Michigan to enhance training and education for the clean energy workforce while improving access to support services for participants.

This grant provides financial support to organizations within a designated service area in Michigan to address various community needs and initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to businesses, municipalities, and railroads in Michigan for upgrading rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and increase rail freight usage.

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to implement strategies that improve student success, reduce completion times, and close equity gaps in education.

This grant provides financial support to community and tribal colleges in Michigan to enhance college enrollment and success for adult learners through collaborative partnerships and navigator programs.

This funding opportunity supports colleges and nonprofit organizations in implementing effective strategies to improve student success, reduce time to graduation, and close equity gaps.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan's colleges and nonprofit organizations to help remove barriers for students, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds, by covering essential expenses like childcare, transportation, and textbooks.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to postsecondary institutions in Michigan to develop systems and partnerships that help remove barriers for low-income students and those facing poverty, enabling them to complete their education.

This funding opportunity supports regional initiatives in Michigan aimed at increasing college enrollment for adults and improving access to postsecondary education through community collaboration.

This grant provides funding to colleges and nonprofit organizations to enhance successful educational programs that help students complete their degrees faster, stay enrolled, and close achievement gaps.

This program provides funding to local governments in Michigan to create and improve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families through rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and nonprofit partners in Michigan to assess and improve their strategies for enhancing student experiences and success.

This funding opportunity supports innovative programs that improve college readiness, enrollment, and completion in Michigan communities, particularly those connected to Local College Access Networks.