LANSING — The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) today announced that the Intent to Apply period is now open for the 2025-26 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant Program.

As part of an overall $75 million investment in OST programming included in the Fiscal Year 2026 bipartisan state budget , MiLEAP will award approximately $73 million in competitive grants to eligible organizations that offer before-, after-school and summer programming for students in grades K-12.

“High-quality out-of-school time programs give Michigan’s young people safe spaces to learn, grow and thrive,” said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, director of MiLEAP. “By investing in programs that strengthen academic skills, spark new interests, and connect students with caring adults,

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