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The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.

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Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.

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The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families while also helping employers retain talent and remove one major barrier to employment.

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Michigan is one of 20 states selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to receive the Preschool Development B-5 renewal grant (PDG).

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The PreK for All Initiative helps Michigan families save money while preparing the state’s youngest learners for kindergarten.

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The Office of Education Partnerships at MiLEAP oversees the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council and the Every Child Reads Champions Council.

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The Office of Family Partnerships coordinates and aligns a statewide system of family-school-community partnerships in support of positive developmental, health and academic outcomes, ensuring every learner in Michigan thrives.

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You don’t have to be a pro to help your child build big skills. There are plenty of activities you and your child can do together during your day.

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By 2030, 60% of working-age Michiganders will have a certificate or college degree. Michigan will be a talent leader — fueling the future workforce and providing opportunity for all.

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Transfer Success Project

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The Michigan Legislature tasked MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education (OHE) with partnering statewide to improve student transfer and credit acceptance. Through its Transfer Success Project, OHE advances student-centered outcomes using evidence-based strategies and meaningful cross-sector collaboration.

Universal FAFSA Challenge

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The Universal FAFSA Challenge supports districts in adopting a local universal FAFSA policy and implementing FAFSA completion support in their high schools and local communities.

College Student Basic Needs Task Force Resources

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The Office of Higher Education at MiLEAP convened a 15-member task force to examine how basic needs insecurity affects college students across Michigan. Their goal is to identify effective interventions and recommend policy changes that remove financial barriers to education.

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Barrier Removal — Direct to Students Grant

Barrier Removal — Direct to Students Grant

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Funding for Emergency Aid and Direct Student Support

This funding provides emergency aid and direct support to help students overcome life barriers that can interrupt their education. Eligible uses include support for childcare, transportation, housing, food, textbooks, internet access, and other required program supplies.

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Eligible Applicants

Community Colleges
Tribal Colleges
Public Colleges and Universities
Nonprofit Organizations partnering with a College/University
Have not received 2024 grant in this category

Grant Award and Timelines

Formula-based, dependent on populations of Pell-eligible students
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Application Deadlines

April 11, 2025

The paper form application is for planning purposes only. Please do not submit a paper application. Submit your application through the EGrAMS Portal.

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Evaluation Criteria

Proposals in this category may fund existing direct to student aid programs (e.g., emergency aid and other direct assistance aimed at removing life barriers) OR new programs and protocols. In either scenario, proposals requesting funds for direct to students supports will be evaluated based on:

the presence of a logical design and targeted approach to ensuring funds are directed to the students who need them most and can be distributed efficiently
a plan for cross-silo communication/collaboration to ensure target students are met wherever they are
a commitment and plan for tracking impact and reporting information to MiLEAP as requested