Understanding Michigan’s $100M Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
Section 12e of Michigan’s School Aid Act allocates $100 million for competitive infrastructure grants to school districts and ISDs. But the funding isn’t intended for every district, and certain projects are given priority. GMB can help you turn identified infrastructure needs into a competitive, fundable application.
What this means for your district
$100M in grant money is available for districts and ISDs
However, this bill is written in a way that gives preference to certain districts. Priority in distributing these funds will be given to:
- Opportunity Index Band 4+ districts
- High economically disadvantaged populations
- HVAC and roofing needs
- Districts unable to issue bonds
Getting this funding is a competitive process
Because these grants are competitive, a strong application should:
- Clearly align with the needs identified by the state
- Demonstrate urgency and impact to students
- Present realistic budgets and implementation plans
- Show financial need and bonding limitations
We can support your application
Connect with our team to explore how we can strengthen your grant application by:
- Reviewing statewide study findings
- Validating your infrastructure priorities
- Developing project scope clarity
- Creating cost projections and phasing strategies
- Supporting grant readiness documentation