Funding Opportunities

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is launching a pilot incentive grant program to support employers in addressing workforce transportation challenges. This initiative encourages employers to utilize the Reliable Rides playbook to develop and implement actionable transportation models that improve employee retention, productivity and access to work. A total of $260,000 in funding will be available through this pilot program.

Application deadline: Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is soliciting proposals for funding to support employment preparation and placement programming for young adults throughout the state.

The purpose of the Young Professionals initiative is to increase career awareness and preparation while reducing youth unemployment. This will be accomplished by introducing under-represented young adults, ages 14-24, to the world of work while providing participants and their families with income. Combined services will place young adults on the right path to gain the skills necessary to achieve lifelong economic self-sufficiency.

Application deadline: Responses are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, January 23, 2026.