Section 33 of the 2023-2024 School Aid Bill provides $11,000,000.00 from the state school aid fund for starting a music program for schools with students in kindergarten up through grade 5. Grant funding is based on the following requirements to be considered an eligible recipient for an allocation:

• Applies for funding in a form and manner prescribed by the department.
• Provide for all pupils in grades K to 5 at least 90 minutes per week of instruction in music, taught by a certificated teacher with a JX or JQ endorsement issued by the department.
• Maintain staffing that includes at least 1 certificated teacher with a JX or JQ endorsement issued by the department for every 400 pupils enrolled in grades K to 5.
• Adopt and implement specific curricula for music.
• Maintain in each elementary school at least 1 space that is designated for music instruction and that allows for effective implementation of the music curriculum, with consideration given to the physical materials and tools needed for music instruction.
• Establish and maintain a separate dedicated budget for music instruction in grades K to 5.

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is soliciting proposals that include the above requirements. Allocation amounts will be determined based on above requirements. Allocation amounts will be determined based on the number of competitive applications and their proposed budgets.

MDE is partnering with the Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment (MAEIA) Project to promote and support this grant opportunity. Please visit the MAEIA website for more information on the grant opportunity as well information on how to start a music program.

Resources

• Section 33 Music Grant RFP
• Section 33 Music Grant Application Template