MiSTEM 3P STEM Education Grants
Eligibility
Michigan schools, school districts, nonprofits, and community organizations may apply. Programs must focus on hands-on STEM education and must connect students to real-world science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Priority is given to programs in regions with MiSTEM Network councils and programs serving underrepresented populations.
Program Goals
The MiSTEM 3P (People, Place, Programs) STEM Education Grants, administered by the MiSTEM Network through Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, fund hands-on STEM programs that engage Michigan students in real-world learning. The program invests in school-based and community STEM initiatives that connect students to career pathways and build Michigan's STEM talent pipeline.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online through the MiSTEM Network website. The current cycle is closed; the next opens November 13, 2026. Applications require a program description, STEM learning goals, partnership plan, and budget. Programs must connect to a regional MiSTEM Network council.
Cycle Notes
MiSTEM 3P STEM Grants run on an annual cycle. The next cycle opens November 13, 2026. Visit mistemnetwork.com for the current application and to connect with your regional MiSTEM council.
Grant Award Amount
MiSTEM 3P grants award up to $100,000 per program. Most school-based awards range from $20,000 to $75,000 for equipment, curriculum, and program staff costs tied to the approved STEM initiative.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for MiSTEM-funded hands-on STEM programs in Michigan
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and coding skills aligned to Michigan STEM career pathway goals
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS for MiSTEM 3P community STEM grants
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for MiSTEM 3P STEM Grants in Michigan?
Michigan schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations may apply. Programs must focus on hands-on STEM and connect to a regional MiSTEM Network council.
How much funding is available through MiSTEM 3P grants?
Awards reach up to $100,000. Most school grants range from $20,000 to $75,000.
Can MiSTEM 3P funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. MiSTEM 3P funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Michigan schools apply for MiSTEM 3P grants?
Apply online at mistemnetwork.com when the cycle opens November 13, 2026. Submit a program description, STEM goals, partnership plan, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with MiSTEM grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Michigan schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes MiSTEM funds. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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