Planning Grant

Planning Grants: Are awarded to facilitate the initial process to develop a community-based local college access network. A one-time grant of up to $8,000 is available to cover the costs associated with determining a community's college access needs and designing an implementation plan for starting a college access network. Pending the availability of funds, Planning Grants are awarded twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Planning Grant Goals are:

• Establishing a strong leadership team committed to an overarching goal to increase the college attainment rates in your community

• Determining college access needs of the community and establishing metrics and performance targets aligned with the community’s goal

• Developing an implementation plan for a Local College Access Network

Application Deadlines - Round V (Spring 2012):

Intent to Apply Form - February 3, 2012 (by 5:00 PM EST)
Application Proposal Submission - March 2, 2012 (by 5:00 PM EST)
Award Notification - by March 30, 2012

Application Process - Round V (Spring 2012)

• Step 1: Complete the Intent to Apply Form and submit to Brandy Johnson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it on or before February 2, 2012.
• Step 2: To apply for a Planning Grant, download the application and budget form below and fill each out completely. 
• Step 3: Submit your proposal (including application, timeline, and budget form) to Katie Klante at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  on or before March 2, 2012. In addition, please mail one paper copy to:            
  Katie Klante
  Michigan College Access Network
  222 N. Chestnut , Suite 200
  Lansing, MI 48933

Planning Grant Application Questions?

Sarah Anthony and Jamie Jacobs are available to help communities through the planning grant application and program process. Please email us or call 517-316-1713. You may also consider participating in one Planning Grant Technical Assistance Conference Call.  There are two opporutnities to participate:

Technical Assistance Call 1 - January 23 at 10:00 am
or
Technical Assistance Call 2 - February 15 at 10:00 am

Dial-in: (605) 477-3000
Participant Access Code: 243441#

Attachments:

Budget Form - Spring 2012	[Round 5]
Intent to Apply - Spring 2012	[Round 5]
Planning Grant Application - Spring 2012	[Round 5]