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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is pleased to announce the availability of $57 million in grant funds to provide in-person before-school,
after-school, before-and-after-school, and/or summer programming to children and youth in any of grades K to 12. This grant opportunity will be awarded through a competitive application process under<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#0033CC"><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LUhCLTU1MDciLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNzI0Ljk4MDc0MjgxIn0.I3Kg9SmmTN2AnzJprKw2OHbmO5POUrmrdbmqbowuI14/s/3080122259/br/246276562868-l" target="_blank" title="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDI0LUhCLTU1MDciLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNzI0Ljk4MDc0MjgxIn0.I3Kg9SmmTN2AnzJprKw2">Michigan
Public Act 120 of 2024, Section 32n</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Michigan After School Partnership (MASP) and MiLEAP are partnering to offer a series of events and meetings to support new and returning OST Grant applicants.
Please consider joining any of the following opportunities to learn more about Michigan’s OST Grant.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">OST Grant Information Sessions – In-Person</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Representatives from MASP and MiLEAP will share information and resources to help potential applicants navigate the RFP process, gain access to the online
application and grant management system, learn about applicant eligibility and grant requirements, and discuss grant writing tips and other resources related to the 2024 OST grant. New potential applicants are encouraged to attend and returning applicants
are welcome to join as well. Light refreshments (in-person events), networking with potential partners, and opportunities for Q&A and technical assistance will be provided.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jxbjwt8"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/5/2024 –
Grand Rapids</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ajzmbhe"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/7/2024 –
Kalamazoo</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wdsdy2n"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/8/2024 –
Detroit</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mk9b2t8"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/9/2024 –
Flint</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/z3ttf9h"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/12/2024
– Petoskey</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qa7vpfw"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/13/2024
– Marquette</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Grant Orientation Session – 8/12/2024 – 10:30am</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">While the Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) will not open until later in August, potential applicants are invited to join a virtual orientation to the RFP
process with MiLEAP staff. </span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0070C0;background:white"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudOmpqDMoHtflptbXQxLNmVIlmBV7_44Z#/registration"><span style="color:#0070C0">Register
Here</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Intent to Apply & GEMS/MARS Technical Assistance</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Join these sessions to learn more about accessing the online application, submitting your intent to apply, and navigating the online systems required for applying
for the 2024-25 OST Grant. MiLEAP staff will provide real-time technical assistance and support so you are prepared to access the OST Grant application the moment it is released.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdO2uqzgjG9aKJrZyc9-gEyY44s7WVJYt#/registration"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/6/2024
– 10:00am</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#0070C0;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckdO2hqT4iHtU1ZZYQ0PHCMtJikPWqsNVz#/registration"><span style="color:#0070C0">8/8/2024
– 2:00pm</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Additional Information can be found on the
</span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0070C0;background:white"><a href="https://www.miafterschool.org/"><span style="color:#0070C0">MASP</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"> or
</span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0070C0;background:white"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mileap/education-partnerships/out-of-school-time-and-summer-learning/ost"><span style="color:#0070C0">MiLEAP</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#0070C0;background:white">
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">websites or by following any of the registration link embedded above.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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