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Qualifying community grant proposals must make use of one of the following college access models:
Community-based: An independent program working with the high schools of a school district(s) to provide information and advising with regard to college selection, college admissions, scholarships and other types of financial aid, educational requirements of various careers, and high school course selection. Program staff may also (1) assist adult learners; (2) provide early awareness services to students in grades K-8; and/or (3) provide retention services to students who have entered college. (Recommended model)
Resource Center: A community center offering a wide variety of college access services including information and advising with regard to college selection, college admissions, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid, educational requirements of various careers, and college-preparation course selection to “walk-ins” and by appointment. Other services include print material, online resources, advising, and small group workshops. Resource centers may provide services to traditional-aged high school students, their parents, adult learners and current college students. (Limited recommendation)
Consortium: A network of professionals united through a common interest in improving college access and success. They may include college access practitioners, school counselors, K-12 administrators, admissions officers, financial administrators, college and university leaders, government officials, academic researchers, faith-based organizations, civil rights leaders, and representatives from philanthropic organizations and community foundations. Community-based consortiums are best able to coordinate local efforts and leverage local resources. The consortium can facilitate the sharing of research and best practices, convene regular meetings of network membership focused on professional development, and support programmatic efforts that seek to improve local college participation and success rates within the community. (Limited recommendation)
Organizations eligible for Planning or Startup grants must be local community-based organizations that are willing to collaborate with the Michigan College Access Network throughout the grant period. While some communities will consider their programs universal in nature, MCAN expects members will place emphasis on low-income and first-generation college students.
Organizations eligible for a Community Foundation Challenge Grant through the Council of Michigan Foundations must be in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations and must also receive or partner with a recipient of a MCAN Planning Grant or Startup Grant.