2022-2023 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grants

The Michigan Department of Education is pleased to announce the availability of $24.5 million in funds for a grant to provide in-person before-school, after-school, before-and-after-school or during the summer programming to children in any of grades K to 12. This grant opportunity will be awarded through a competitive application process under Michigan Public Act (P.A.) 144 of 2022, Section 32n. OST programs must provide educational programming in core subject areas, including, but not limited to, mathematics, reading, and science.

Eligible applicants are community-based organizations that are exempt from federal income tax code 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, 26 USC 501, an institute of higher education, a community or adult education program, a public library, a local government, or an intermediate school district. The 2022-2023 OST Grants align with Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan (SEP) Mission and Vision and supports multiple SEP Goals.  

A notice of Intent to Apply is required and can be completed at https://mdoe.state.mi.us/gems/public/QuestionnaireHome.aspx?code=i4d1tcbd. Submission of this notice is a prerequisite for this application. However, it does not obligate the organization to apply.

It is strongly suggested that potential applicants participate in the application information webinar on August 31, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. to determine if your organization qualifies for the grant program and to better understand all aspects of the process. You may register for the webinar at the following link https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oski3hDPTJi1YFcU5a4nbw.

Additional information regarding the 2022-2023 OST Grants can be found at www.Michigan.gov/21stcclc. Please contact Stacy Ann Sipes, OST Specialist, at
MDE-OST@Michigan.gov.