Michigan College Access Network provides grant funding to direct service programs and high schools for innovative work. We support those who are helping place college within reach for more Michigan youth.
All MCAN grant requests must be submitted through SurveyMonkey
Click here to view a Google Map of all MCAN grants awarded since the beginning of 2019.
Innovative Program Grants fund programming that increases college readiness, enrollment, and completion in communities across the state through grants of up to $10,000.
Promising Practices Grants are designed to support schools and districts as they enhance systems and structures to improve postsecondary access and success.
Through the Educated Workforce Pathway Planning Grant, MCAN aims to support cross-sector community teams to lead the charge in their community to connect historically fragmented systems and dismantle the false dichotomy between college and career.
Michigan College Access Network offers grant opportunities to build up Local College Access Networks (LCANs) that put college in reach for more Michigan youth. MCAN has created a series of LCAN grant opportunities.
Reconnect Now Grants are available to institutions of higher education and workforce partners interested in promoting Michigan Reconnect, ensuring more adult learners are aware of and take advantage of this program and further advancing Michigan’s efforts to create a skilled, resilient workforce for the future.
Summer Melt Grants support Local College Access Networks and community ambassadors interested in initiating or sustaining a summer melt prevention program.