Sea Grant / NOAA (Michigan)
Michigan Sea Grant funding for K-12 programs focused on Great Lakes science, technology, and environmental education.
About This Grant
Michigan Sea Grant, a partnership between NOAA and the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, funds K-12 education programs related to the Great Lakes and freshwater science. Grants range from $25,000 to $150,000.
Michigan Sea Grant supports programs connecting students to the Great Lakes through science, technology, and stewardship. Programs integrating data collection or water quality monitoring are well-aligned.
Schools near the Great Lakes coastline or Michigan's inland waterways are particularly well-positioned for Sea Grant funding.
View Sea Grant / NOAA (Michigan)Eligibility
- Michigan K-12 schools with programs related to Great Lakes or freshwater science
- Universities and research institutions with K-12 education components
- Nonprofits serving K-12 students with aquatic or environmental education
- Projects with clear connections to Great Lakes stewardship and science
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Water science equipment, aquatic monitoring tools, and field science supplies
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
Sea Grant is specifically focused on Great Lakes and freshwater science. Direct connections to the lakes strengthen your proposal.
Michigan Sea Grant is administered through U of M and MSU. A faculty partner significantly strengthens your application.
Data logging, water quality sensors, and mapping tools can be funded when paired with genuine water science learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can inland schools apply or only coastal schools?
Inland schools can apply if their program has a meaningful connection to Michigan's watersheds.
Is this only for science teachers?
No. Interdisciplinary programs are welcome.
How often does Michigan Sea Grant have open competitions?
Typically once per year. Check michiganseagrant.org.
Can elementary schools apply?
Yes.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan CS 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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