MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grants

MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grants is sponsored by Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) MiSTEM Network. Grants to empower Michigan educators, schools, and community partners to design innovative STEM learning experiences that spark curiosity and build community connections.

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News from LEO Agencies By supporting meaningful, community-engaged STEM experiences, the MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grant helps students see STEM as relevant to their lives today and as a pathway to future careers in Michigan’s growing innovation economy. It empowers young people to learn by doing, lead with curiosity and contribute to a prosperous Michigan.

“Preparing Michigan students for the high-demand careers of tomorrow starts with giving them hands-on, real-world learning experiences today,” said **Megan Schrauben**, MiSTEM Network Executive Director. “These grants help educators bring STEM learning to life in ways that connect directly to Michigan’s growing industries—from advanced manufacturing to renewable energy and construction.

By investing in innovative classroom experiences, we’re building a stronger, more resilient talent pipeline that keeps opportunity and innovation thriving across our state. ” **Until 11:59 p. m.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026**, Michigan Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), Regional Educational Service Agencies (RESAs), Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and MiSTEM Fiscal Agencies are eligible to apply. Tribes and tribal community organizations may apply with an identified eligible fiduciary (ISD, RESA, LEA, or MiSTEM Fiscal Agency).

Applications that demonstrate collaboration among community partners across all learning spaces are strongly encouraged. * Project-Based Learning is where students design solutions and share what they create with their communities. * Problem-Based Learning is where students investigate real challenges such as local water quality or mobility access.

* Place-Based Learning is where instruction is rooted in local environments and partnerships with organizations and industry leaders. These approaches strengthen student voice, build career awareness from the earliest grades and provide opportunities to co-create solutions with community experts, families and STEM professionals.

In partnership with Michigan State University, these mini grants will “expand opportunities for educators to be innovative,” said**Dr. Stefanie Marshall**, Associate Professor of Science Education at Michigan State University, who will serve as the Director of the MiSTEM grant.

“This funding is an opportunity to bridge local STEM innovations in K-12, professional learning, STEM partners and pathways to various STEM opportunities across Michigan. ” Thanks to the generous support from partners like General Motors, the MiSTEM Playbook Mini Grant invests in educators, schools and community partners who are bringing 3P learning to life.

An informational webinar on the grant and the application portal will be held on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p. m.

The webinar recordings will be shared online. To register for the webinars, and to learn more about the grants and apply, visit the MiSTEM grants website. These materials were developed under a MiSTEM grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education and a grant awarded by General Motors.

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