Out-of-School Time (OST) Grants — Section 32n
Eligibility
Michigan public schools, school districts, nonprofits, and community organizations may apply. Programs must provide structured out-of-school time programming for Michigan K-12 students, including academic enrichment, STEM activities, and family engagement. Priority is given to programs at high-need schools.
Program Goals
Michigan's Section 32n Out-of-School Time grants, administered by MiLEAP, fund afterschool and out-of-school time programs for Michigan students. These state-funded grants complement the federal 21st CCLC program by providing additional support for high-quality afterschool programming. Funded programs offer academic enrichment, STEM education, arts, and family engagement for students at high-need Michigan schools.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications for the current cycle are submitted through MiLEAP's grant portal. The current cycle opened July 27, 2026, and closes September 23, 2026. Submit a program description, student demographics, STEM programming plan, evaluation plan, and budget.
Cycle Notes
Michigan OST Section 32n grants run on an annual cycle. The current 2026 cycle closes September 23. Monitor the MiLEAP website at michigan.gov/mileap for future cycle announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Individual site awards typically range from $50,000 to $300,000 per year depending on program size and number of students served. Multi-site organizations may receive funding for each location.
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 Michigan OST afterschool STEM enrichment programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and coding skills for out-of-school time program participants
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based learning for Michigan afterschool community centers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Michigan OST Section 32n grants?
Michigan public schools, districts, nonprofits, and community organizations serving K-12 students may apply. Programs must provide structured out-of-school time programming at high-need schools.
How much funding is available through Michigan OST grants?
Awards typically range from $50,000 to $300,000 per site per year.
Can OST grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. OST grant 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 OST Section 32n grants?
Apply through MiLEAP's grant portal by September 23, 2026. Future cycles are announced at michigan.gov/mileap. Submit a program description, demographics, STEM plan, evaluation, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with Michigan OST 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 OST grants fund. 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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