Grants

Welcome to the Grant Web Page

• Click here to get Grant System Links (e.g., NexSys, GEMS/MARS, etc.)
• Fiscal Year 2026 State School Aid Act (Public Act 15 of 2025) 
• The State School Aid Act of 1979 – Act 94 of 1979
• Legislatively Directed Spending Items Report - March 15, 2026

MDE Grants Spotlight

Newly Opened Grants

• School Infrastructure - Section 12e - 03/23/2026 to 05/01/2026
• School Resource Officers and Safety Dogs - Section 31aa(4) - 03/30/2026 to 05/03/2026
• Hiring Support Staff for Student Mental Health Needs - Section 31aa(5) - 03/30/2026 to 05/03/2026
• Child and Adult Care Food Program - Federal Grant - 04/01/2026 (applications continue throughout the year)
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - Federal Grant - 04/01/2026 to 05/14/2026

Grants Closing Soon

• Nothing new to share

Grants Open

• Nothing new to add at this time

Long Term Grant Opportunities

• Worked Based Learning Academies - Section 99cc - 06/01/2023 to 06/30/2026
• Payments to Strict Discipline Academies and Qualified Districts – Section 25f – 10/01/2025 to 12/01/2026 
• SMART Program Funding - Section 31ff - 11/10/2025 to 06/30/2027

MDE Grants Repository

The repository contains various details about federal, state, and Michigan endowment grants managed by MDE. The repository is live and is updated daily, Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. If you have questions regarding the MDE Grants Repository, contact Office of Strategic Planning and Implementation.

• Tips for Using the Repository
• New search options have been added to the Grants Repository

Grant Resources

District Considerations When Applying for a Grant: Districts may wish to use the “District Considerations When Applying for a Grant” document to help them decide whether to apply for available grants. The document includes questions designed to prompt critical grant discussions within the district. This is an optional exercise; districts do not have to use the document.