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Out-of-School Time Grants

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Out-of-School Time Grants

2026-2027 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant Information

On July 21, 2026, Michigan Public Act (P.A.) 25 of 2026, Section 32n was signed into law with $135 million budgeted to provide in-person before-school, after-school, before-and-after-school, or during the summer programming to children in grades K-12. The new legislation defines the eligible applicants, the type of programming, and the priorities that the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) must use in a competitive grant process to award the funds across the state.

2026-2027 Grant Announcement Information

Questions regarding this grant announcement may be emailed to MiLEAP-OST@Michigan.gov.

2026–27 OST Grants: Application window runs 8/24/26 through 9/23/26 at 12 p.m. EDT.

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Eligible applicants for 32n OST Grants


An eligible applicant must be:

  1.  A community-based organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC 501.
    • Faith-based organizations
    • Federally recognized Indian Tribal government (tribes)
  2. an institution of higher education,
  3. a public library,
  4. a city or municipality, or
  5. an intermediate district.
View Frequently Asked Questions

  • Intent to Apply

    You must have a MiLogin for Business Account to submit your intent to apply.

  • Grant Information Webinar

    Watch the grant information webinar recording.

  • Technical Assistance

    Sessions will cover the Grant Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) and MiLogin for Business access, Intent to Apply supports and Request for Proposal inquiries.

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Data Tools for Application: Michigan State University - Michigan Out-of-School Time Site & Community Data Tool, University of Michigan - Michigan Poverty & Well-being Map

Resources for 2026-27 32n Out-of-School Time Grant Application 

Statewide Technical Assistance Partners

2025-2026 OST Grant

  • Grant Information

    On October 7, 2025, Michigan Public Act (P.A.) 15 of 2025, Section 32n was signed into law with $75 million budgeted to provide in-person before-school, after-school, before-and-after-school, or during the summer programming to children in grades K-12. The new legislation defines the eligible applicants, the type of programming, and the priorities that the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) must use in a competitive grant process to award the funds across the state.

    The 2025-26 OST Grant Application has closed. No late applications will be accepted after this deadline. Questions regarding this grant announcement may be emailed to MiLEAP-OST@Michigan.gov.


    Eligible Applicants to apply for 32n Out-of-School Time Grants:

    An eligible applicant must be:

    1. a community-based organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC 501,
      • Faith-based organizations
      • Federally recognized Indian Tribal government (tribes)
    2. an institution of higher education,
    3. a public library,
    4. a local government, or
    5. an intermediate district.

    An eligible applicant must be a licensed child care organization (for before/after-school, school-age program; or hold a camp license), an entity that has an active application to be a licensed child care organization, or an exempt entity from child care licensing by the State of Michigan Licensing Bureau 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.111 to 722.128. Upon award, programs with an active child care or camp licensing application must complete the process before the entity starts service and funds will be released. Upon completion, the entity must submit a copy of the approved license to the MiLEAP-OST Team.

    Program Sites must provide in-person OST programming, at a minimum, to consider applying.

    At least 50 days of program services during the school year for at least 15 students daily

    • 1 hour before school, or
    • a minimum of 2 hours after-school, or
    • 3 hours for both (before-and-after-school),
    • and/or at least 4 hours per day for a minimum of 24 days during the summer for at least 15 students daily.

    2025-26 OST Grant Resources

  • Grant Awardees

    $73 million in Out-of-School Time (OST) grant funding was awarded to expand access to high-quality before school, after-school and summer learning opportunities for students statewide.

    View List of Subawardees

Report Suspected Fraud

MiLEAP has a zero-tolerance policy for fraud and anyone trying to abuse the system. If you suspect fraud, submit a complaint to the Office of Inspector General by phone at 855-MI-FRAUD (643-7283) or file a complaint online.

 

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Additional Resources

Out-of-School Time Contact Information

Deondra Ramsey, OST Grants Manager

Willie Buford, OST Grants Education Consultant

Julie Catherino, OST Grants Education Consultant

Juan Ruiz, OST Grants Education Consultant

Tiffany Young, OST Grants Education Consultant

To contact Michigan's Out-of-School Time Grants team, please email us at MiLEAP-OST@Michigan.gov.