Section 21h

Grant Name: 21h Partnership Model District Grant

Grant Information

• Legislation: MCL - Section 388.1621h
• Contact: Dan LaDue, LaDueD@michigan.gov
• Office Hours: Monday through Friday, via email

Grant Application

• Application Period:  10/01/2024 to 03/20/2025 (Closed)
• Application Link: Closed

Grant Awardees

• Awardees (Posted 03/12/2025)

Additional Grant Information

• Partnership districts with signed partnership agreements are eligible to apply for this funding:
  • The Section 21h application is housed in NexSys.
  • Liaisons will assist each district in logging into the NexSys platform before the application window opens.
  • There is one application window for the 2024-25 school year.
  • Each district is allocated $3,053 towards purchasing a data analytics tool and must be included in the application.
  • A lump sum payment for awarded monies will be included in the next State Aid payment following approval of the award.
  • Funding requests should focus on K-3 literacy, K-3 smaller class sizes, mathematics, address whole child needs, align with partnership agreement goals, and support the district's long-term planning.
  • OPD will adjust funding based on the dollar amount appropriated.
• Section 21h Grant Partnership District Timeline for FY 2024
• Section 21h Grant Partnership District Timeline for FY 2025