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Apply for a College Access Grant
Michigan College Access Network and the Council of Michigan Foundations announce a set of grants to build up the organizations and programs that put college in reach for more Michigan students. Generous funding from The Kresge Foundation has created a series of college access program grant opportunities, beginning with funds for planning, moving to program startup and expansion, and working toward greater support and program sustainability through a special challenge. The grants include:
Planning Grants (up to $8,000) to support the planning process for creating a college access program. Each one-time grant is intended to determine a community’s college access needs and to design an implementation plan for starting a college access program. Round 1 proposals must be received by January 8, 2010. Proposals for a second round of grants are due August 6, 2010. Download the application to learn grant criteria and declare your intent to apply.
Startup Grants (up to $50,000) to support new college access programs. Each one-time grant will assist with the direct program costs of a new college access organization. Proposal deadlines vary. Download the application to learn about grant timing and criteria and declare your intent to apply.
Community Foundation Challenge Grants (up to $50,000) to encourage community foundations to partner, strengthen and sustain their local college access effort. These challenge grants are available to Michigan community foundations that are in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. To qualify, a community foundation must also receive or partner with a recipient of a Michigan College Access Network Planning Grant or Startup Grant. Proposals for challenge grants are due by November 1, 2010. Download the application to learn grant criteria and apply.
Qualifying community grant proposals must demonstrate the use of one of three eligible program models.
Take full advantage of the network! When you receive any of these college access grants, you’re eligible for technical assistance and professional support from the Michigan College Access Network. And, you’re encouraged to make use of these great program-building resources.
Proposals will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers representing a diversity of sectors, areas of expertise and geographic locations.