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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MiLEAP Grant

Overview: A statewide grant providing free education, job training, and support services to local communities negatively impacted by the pandemic. Part of the U.S. Department of Education's Education Stabilization Fund.

Focus Areas:

  • Job training and workforce development

  • Community development

  • Support for underemployed individuals

  • Support for essential workers

  • Post-secondary education and certification

    • Geographic Scope: Southwest Michigan (Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties)

    Partner Organizations:

  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College

  • Michigan Works! Southwest

  • Kalamazoo Promise

  • Local community colleges and workforce development organizations

    • What It Provides:

  • Free education and job training

  • Related support services

  • Career pathway development

  • Industry certifications

    • Eligibility:

  • Individuals from communities with negative economic impact from pandemic

  • Underemployed workers

  • Essential workers

    • Contact Information:

  • For more information, visit "First and 42" on Southwest Michigan First website

  • Phone: 269.553.9588

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenteducation

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