PreK-12 Strategic Investments in STEM Career Exposure
Eligibility
Michigan schools, school districts, nonprofits, and organizations partnering with regional MiSTEM Network councils may apply. Programs must connect Michigan PreK-12 students to STEM career pathways through hands-on industry experiences, career exploration activities, and STEM workplace connections.
Program Goals
Michigan's PreK-12 Strategic Investments in STEM Career Exposure program, run by the MiSTEM Network and Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity with MEDC Talent Action Team support, funds programs that connect Michigan students to real-world STEM careers. The program supports industry-school partnerships, STEM career exploration events, employer site visits, and mentorship programs that build student awareness of Michigan's STEM economy.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the MiSTEM Network website during periodic grant rounds. The program has run in 2024 and 2025. Contact your regional MiSTEM Network council or monitor mistemnetwork.com for current round announcements and application instructions.
Cycle Notes
This program runs in periodic rounds, with competitions in 2024 and 2025. Future rounds are expected but not yet announced. Monitor mistemnetwork.com and your regional MiSTEM council for upcoming opportunities.
Grant Award Amount
Award amounts vary by round and program scope. Contact MiSTEM for current award ranges. Funds support STEM career exploration activities, employer partnerships, curriculum, and student experiences.
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 STEM career exposure and industry pathway programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and technology career exploration aligned to Michigan's tech economy
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS for workforce-connected STEM career exposure programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Michigan PreK-12 STEM Career Exposure grants?
Michigan schools, districts, nonprofits, and organizations partnering with MiSTEM councils may apply. Programs must connect students to STEM careers and industry partners.
How much funding is available through STEM Career Exposure grants?
Award amounts vary by round. Contact MiSTEM for current award ranges.
Can STEM Career Exposure funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. STEM Career Exposure 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 STEM Career Exposure grants?
Monitor mistemnetwork.com for round announcements. Contact your regional MiSTEM council for current opportunities.
How can Forward Education help with STEM Career Exposure 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 this program 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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