Did you know that the Michigan Department of Education maintains an online searchable database of grant opportunities? The Michigan Grants Available List (MiGAL) is designed for schools, higher education institutions, parents, and the general public to find education-related funding opportunities.

Users are able to generate searches for federal, state, private, and other funding or grant resources that relate to education and/or youth. The MiGAL database web address is: www.michigan.gov/migal.

The database recently has been updated to include over 100 new grant, scholarship, fellowship, and award/contest opportunities. Three recent additions include (click on links for more information):

• Partnerships in Character Education Program - This program supports the design and implementation of character education programs that can be integrated into classroom instruction and that are consistent with state academic content standards.
• Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program - This unique initiative (supported by three agencies: Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice) supports the implementation and enhancement of comprehensive, community-wide plans that focus on multiple elements, including safe school environments, mental health treatment services, and early childhood learning programs.
• Teaching American History Grant Program - This program supports projects that aim to raise student achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of traditional American history.

Questions about MiGAL can be directed to Jill Bradshaw at bradshawj@michigan.gov.