Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
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Black Leadership Advisory Council
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Executive Order 2020-107 established Michigan Workforce Development Board
MiSTEM convenes a statewide network of leaders in education, business and local communities to empower the next generation of innovators.
The Rural Development Fund Board, housed in the Office of Rural Prosperity, has oversight of the Rural Development Fund. The Board is charged with advising the Office on how to distribute tax revenue collected from mines to improve and strengthen local communities. Director is a voting member and makes final decision on projects (Public Act 411 of 2012).
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission
formerly MI Compensation Appellate Commission
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Section 1001 of Public Act 21 of 2026 appropriated $2 million in state funding to support the 23+ Program that assists adults 23 years of age or older with obtaining a high school diploma and placement in career training programs. Per the legislation, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is required to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to secure qualified providers.
Eligible program providers include public, nonprofit, or private accredited diploma-granting institutions that have at least two years of experience providing dropout recovery services in Michigan.
To be considered for Fiscal Year 2027 funding, the application must be completed in full and submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026. Completed applications must follow the format provided and be submitted by email as either a Microsoft Word document or PDF to LEO-AdultEd@michigan.gov.
Questions regarding the RFQ or 23+ Program can be sent to LEO-WD at LEO-AdultEd@michigan.gov. Responses will be posted to this page.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| RFQ released | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 |
| Proposals due | Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026 |
| Proposal review | Nov. 30, 2026 – Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Notification of award to eligible selected applicants | Dec. 17, 2026 |
| Grantee expectations meeting | January/February 2027 |