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Out-of-School Time Grants is sponsored by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Grants supporting out-of-school time programs, including before-school, after-school, and summer programming for children in grades K-12, to enhance educational and developmental opportunities. These programs often include activities like STEM, art, music, literacy, and mentoring.
The funding is part of Michigan Public Act (P. A.) 25 of 2026, Section 32n.
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Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential * Strategic Talent Preparation * Early Learning and Family Supports * MI Tri-Share Child Care * Summer Reading Road Trip Go to Child Care Licensing The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.
* Child Care Hub Information Records Portal (CCHIRP) * Licensed Provider Resources * Learn About CCL Rules, Laws & Regulations * Apply for / Renew a CCL License * Find / Verify a CCL Licensed Professional or Business * Make a Complaint About a CCL Licensed Professional or Business Early Learning and Family Supports Go to Early Learning and Family Supports Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
* Child Development and Care * Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education * Family Services Grants (32p) * Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) * Head Start State Collaboration Office Go to MI Tri-Share Child Care The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families while also helping employers retain talent and remove one major barrier to employment.
Go to PDG Birth through Five Michigan is one of 20 states selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to receive the Preschool Development B-5 renewal grant (PDG). * Literacy Support Network Hubs The PreK for All Initiative helps Michigan families save money while preparing the state’s youngest learners for kindergarten.
* Unique Provider Type Partnerships * Frequently Asked Questions Go to Education Partnerships * Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning Go to Boards and Commissions The Office of Education Partnerships at MiLEAP oversees both the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council and the Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission.
* Governor's Educator Advisory Council * Michigan PreK-12 Literacy Commission Go to Family Partnerships The Office of Family Partnerships coordinates and aligns a statewide system of family-school-community partnerships in support of positive developmental, health and academic outcomes, ensuring every learner in Michigan thrives.
* MiFamily Engagement Regional Centers * Family Engagement for Literacy * Literacy Support Network Hubs Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning Go to Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning * 21st Century Community Learning Centers * Out-of-School Time Grants * Vision and Impact Report * Dual Enrollment Task Force * Transfer Success Project * Universal FAFSA Challenge * College Student Basic Needs Task Force Resources Go to Vision and Impact Report Go to Data Sharing Center By 2030, 60% of working-age Michiganders will have a certificate or college degree.
Michigan will be a talent leader — fueling the future workforce and providing opportunity for all.
* Event and Speaking Request * Student Success Grant Opportunities * Special Grant Opportunities * Office Hours and Webinars Dual Enrollment Task Force Go to Dual Enrollment Task Force Go to Transfer Success Project The Michigan Legislature tasked MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education (OHE) with partnering statewide to improve student transfer and credit acceptance.
Through its Transfer Success Project, OHE advances student-centered outcomes using evidence-based strategies and meaningful cross-sector collaboration.
* Advisory Council on Transfer Success * Developing New Statewide MiTransfer Pathways * Michigan Transfer Landscape Universal FAFSA Challenge Go to Universal FAFSA Challenge The Universal FAFSA Challenge supports districts in adopting a local universal FAFSA policy and implementing FAFSA completion support in their high schools and local communities.
* FAFSA Completion Strategies * FAFSA Resources for Special Populations College Student Basic Needs Task Force Resources Go to College Student Basic Needs Task Force Resources The Office of Higher Education at MiLEAP convened a 15-member task force to examine how basic needs insecurity affects college students across Michigan.
Their goal is to identify effective interventions and recommend policy changes that remove financial barriers to education.
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Education Partnerships 3. Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning 4. Out-of-School Time Grants ## 2026-2027 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant Information On July 21, 2026, Michigan Public Act (P.
A.) 25 of 2026, Section 32n was signed into law with $135 million budgeted to provide in-person before-school, after-school, before-and-after-school, or during the summer programming to children in grades K-12.
The new legislation defines the eligible applicants, the type of programming, and the priorities that the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) must use in a competitive grant process to award the funds across the state. 2026-2027 Grant Announcement Information Questions regarding this grant announcement may be emailed to MiLEAP-OST@Michigan.
gov. You must have a MiLogin for Business Account to submit your intent to apply. [](https://mdoe. state.
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code=i1tj1haa) Join us to review the Request for Proposal (RFP) and the application process. [](https://us06web. zoom.
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us/meeting/register/PWOUVNUXRLOWwGxNPYVjOw#/registration) ## 2026-27 OST Grant Roadshow Calendar ## Eligible Applicants to apply for 32n OST Grants ### **An eligible applicant must be:** 1. A community-based organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC 501, * Faith-based organizations * Federally recognized Indian Tribal government (tribes) 2.
an institution of higher education, 4. a city or municipality, or 5. an intermediate district.
## 2025-2026 OST Grant Awards $73 million in Out-of-School Time (OST) grant funding was previously awarded to expand access to high-quality before school, after-school and summer learning opportunities for students statewide. * [](http://www. afterschoolalliance.
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org/ "National Institute on Out-of-School Time")National Afterschool Association * [](https://naaweb.
org/)SEDL Afterschool Training Toolkit * Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers * Michigan Out of School Time (MOST) Standards of Quality ### Regional Technical Assistance Partners * The Youth Development Resource Center(YDRC) (Detroit Area) * The ELO Network (Expanded Learning Opportunities)(Grand Rapids Area) * KYD Network (Kalamazoo Youth Development Network)(Kalamazoo & Calhoun Counties) ### Statewide Technical Assistance Partners * The Forum for Youth Investment (formerly David P.
Weikart Center) * Michigan Afterschool Partnership * OST Grant - Resource Guide to Child Care Licensure * Resource Guide to Child Care Licensure in Michigan * Child Care Center Exemptions * Day Camp Resource Guide Deondra Ramsey,_OST Grants Manager_ Willie Buford, _OST Grants Education Consultant_ Julie Catherino, _OST Grants Education Consultant_ Juan Ruiz,_OST Grants Education Consultant_ Tiffany Young,_OST Grants Program Analyst_ To contact Michigan's Out-of-School Time Grants team, please email us atMiLEAP-OST@Michigan.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and educational service districts in Michigan. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $135 million total (2026-2027). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 23, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Out-of-School Time Grants is funded by Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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