The Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB) performs state licensing regulatory duties as required by state laws and federal requirements.
Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
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.
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).
The PreK for All Initiative helps Michigan families save money while preparing the state’s youngest learners for kindergarten.
The Office of Education Partnerships at MiLEAP oversees the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council and the Every Child Reads Champions Council.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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October 22, 2026
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) today announced the launch and opening of applications for the new Re‑Enrollment Services Grant, a competitive funding opportunity designed to help Michigan colleges and universities reengage adults who previously stopped out of college before completing a degree.
Michigan’s statewide Sixty by 30 goal calls for 60% of working age adults to hold a postsecondary credential by 2030. Reengaging adults with some college and no degree is essential to achieving this goal. These students often face complex barriers – including work and caregiving responsibilities, financial constraints, and difficulty navigating institutional systems – that can make returning to college challenging without direct, personalized support.
“Re‑enrollment efforts are critical to helping adult learners reconnect with higher education and complete the credentials that unlock economic opportunity,” said Dr. Beverly Walker‑Griffea, executive director of MiLEAP. “Through this grant, we are supporting Michigan institutions in building sustained, proactive outreach strategies that meet adult learners where they are and help them take the next step toward completion.”
The Re‑Enrollment Services Grant will provide awards of up to $200,000 to Michigan community and Tribal colleges and public universities. Funding may be used to provide vendor-contracted personalized outreach and coaching to stopped‑out students or to expand existing vendor‑supported re‑enrollment efforts already underway at an institution. All activities must align with MiLEAP’s statewide higher education goals and institutional strategies to increase student success.
“Many Michigan adults are just a few steps away from completing a degree or credential that could significantly improve their economic stability,” said Sarah Szurpicki, deputy director of MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education. “Institutions know these students best. This grant gives them the resources to partner with experienced vendors who specialize in re‑engaging former students and helping them return with confidence and support.”
Key Dates and Application Details
An informational webinar for prospective applicants will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
Questions regarding the grant must be submitted by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. MiLEAP will publish responses in a publicly available FAQ to support equitable access to information during the application period.
Applications are due by 3 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 and must be submitted via email to MiLEAP‑OHE‑GrantsApply@michigan.gov using the official Re‑Enrollment Services Grant application form.
Grant awards are expected to begin on Jan. 1, 2027, and run through Dec. 31, 2027.
For more information on the Re‑Enrollment Services Grant, including eligibility criteria, the application form, and webinar registration, visit MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education Special Grant Opportunities webpage.
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About MiLEAP:
Established by Gov. Whitmer in 2023, MiLEAP ensures every Michigander has a path to prosperity from birth to earning a postsecondary credential that leads to high-wage careers. To learn more about MiLEAP, go to Michigan.gov/MiLEAP.
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