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Funding Opportunities

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development is seeking requests for the following:

Michigan Industry-Driven Skills Training Program (MIDSTP): Maritime Equipment and Instructor Expansion

Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) is offering up to $750,000 to community colleges to expand Michigan’s maritime and shipbuilding workforce training capacity through the Michigan Industry Driven Skills Training Program (MIDSTP). Funding will support training equipment, instructor development, and modernization of lab spaces to prepare workers for high demand maritime and advanced manufacturing careers that align with national defense needs and lead to industry recognized credentials. This RFP advances the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) initiative and strengthens Michigan’s ability to meet growing workforce demands by supporting employer driven training, Registered Apprenticeships, and work based learning models across the state.

Submission deadline: Submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, July 20, 2026.

 

Learn more about the MIDSTP RFP