Michigan 23+ Program Request for Qualifications (FY26)

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Key Information

Due Date: December 5, 2025


Agency: Michigan Economic Development Corporation


Source: Michigan


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Funding Amount: $2,000,000


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Status: Closed


Overview

Section 710 of Public Act 22 of 2025 appropriated $2 million in state funding to support the Michigan 23+ Program, which assists adults 23 years of age or older with obtaining a high school diploma and placement in career training programs. Under this legislation, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) issued this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify and secure qualified program providers.

Eligible applicants are public, nonprofit, or private accredited diploma-granting institutions. To meet mandatory eligibility criteria, applicants must have at least two years of experience providing dropout recovery services in the State of Michigan.

Eligible projects provide accredited adult high school diploma completion pathways and career training placement services tailored for adults age 23 and older. Selected providers receive funding through cost reimbursement for Fiscal Year 2026.

To apply for FY 2026 funding, applicants were required to complete the official application in full and submit it in Microsoft Word or PDF format via email to LEO-AdultEd@michigan.gov by 5:00 p.m. EST on December 5, 2025. All applicants are notified by December 30, 2025 of approval or denial and their maximum FY 2026 reimbursement funding level.

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Additional Info

Posted Date: Not Specified


Application Due Date: December 5, 2025


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified


Eligible Applicants:

  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • Others
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