Michigan K-12 funding

Funding available to Michigan educators, schools and districts — including programs run by Michigan state agencies and national opportunities open to applicants in Michigan.

4 Michigan-specific · 120 national programs open to Michigan

Upcoming deadlines in Michigan

Funders and agencies in Michigan

Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations Michigan Science Teachers Association Community Foundation for Muskegon County Carhartt W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Funding categories in Michigan

Arts Classroom resources STEM Innovation Special education School safety Mental health CTE Technology Professional development Literacy Facilities

Michigan-specific opportunities

Deadline: December 1, 2026federal funding

Innovation & Progress Grant

Michigan Department of Education

Competitive funding for evidence-based interventions to support schools in comprehensive, targeted, or additional targeted support status.

Amount: Varies — see provider
Eligibility: Districts
Coverage: K-12

Innovation

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Deadline: April 1, 2027grant

Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations Grants

Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations

Annual grants for Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofits — including education organizations — in the Midland/Bay/Saginaw area and areas north.

Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Nonprofits, Schools, Education organizations
Coverage: Michigan

ArtsClassroom resourcesInnovation

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Expected to returngrant

MSTA Mini-Grants

Michigan Science Teachers Association

Up to four $1,000 mini-grants for current Michigan Science Teachers Association members to fund science education projects.

Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Teachers, Individual educators
Coverage: Michigan

STEMClassroom resources

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Deadline not announcedstate funding

MiSTEM Network Advisory Council Grant

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

Statewide grants to boost STEM education and career exposure for students through transdisciplinary 3P learning.

Amount: Up to $50,000 per grantee.
Eligibility: Districts, Education organizations
Coverage: K-12 students

STEMInnovationClassroom resources

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Frequently asked questions

How many funding programs are available in Michigan?: We currently list 4 programs specifically for Michigan applicants, plus 120 national programs open to applicants in Michigan. The list is verified against official sources on an ongoing basis.
Are there grants specifically for Michigan schools?: Yes. Michigan-specific programs currently listed include Innovation & Progress Grant, Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations Grants, MSTA Mini-Grants and 1 more. These are shown separately from national programs below.
What is the next funding deadline affecting Michigan?: The soonest deadline is NSHSS Healthcare Heroes 2027 — Closes in 3 days. See the upcoming deadlines section for more.
Who can apply for funding in Michigan?: It depends on the program. Some accept applications from individual teachers, others only from schools, districts or nonprofits. Use the "Who's applying" filter below, and check each listing's eligibility section before applying.