How much funding does MiLEAP Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for MiLEAP Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MiLEAP Grant?

Eligible applicants: Individuals from communities with negative economic impact from pandemic.

MiLEAP Grant

Southwest Michigan First Corp

Foundation Workforce Development Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Individuals from communities with negative economic impact from pandemic

Other requirements

Underemployed workers
Essential workers

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

What Southwest Michigan First Corp actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 14
Total given: $3.98M
Median grant: $80K
Range: $8,765–$1.39M

By dollars: Michigan >99%. Top recipient cities: Kalamazoo, MI; Benton Harbor, MI; Lawton, MI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

City of Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo, MI

Revitalization and Placemaking Grant (MEDC)

$1.39M
Village of Lawton · Lawton, MI

Revitalization and Placemaking Grant (MEDC)

$811K
City of Sturgis · Sturgis, MI

Revitalization and Placemaking Grant (MEDC)

$769K
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts · Kalamazoo, MI

Revitalization and Placemaking Grant (MEDC)

$331K
Battle Creek Unlimited Inc · Battle Creek, MI

Strategic Site Readiness Program (MEDC)

$249K