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From: Johnson-Faith, Brandy (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009
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Subject: GRANTS ANNOUNCED:
Increasing College Access
Michigan’s future is a matter of education.
But for too many of Michigan’s residents, a college education is a matter of overcoming some formidable barriers… of expectations, of preparation, of affordability, and more.
Recently, The Kresge Foundation awarded a $1 million, multi-part grant with a single focus: Making postsecondary education more accessible in Michigan—particularly among low-income and/or first-generation college students.
This funding, available through Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF), includes:
Planning, Startup and Expansion Grants are administered by Michigan College Access Network. Community Foundation Challenge Grants are administered by Council of Michigan Foundations.
On November 15, interested organizations are encouraged to take part in a Prospective Applicant Meeting to gather details and ask questions about this opportunity. The meeting takes place in Ann Arbor as a pre-conference session of the Pre-College and Youth Outreach Conference.
You can learn more about the meeting and the grants at www.micollegeaccess.org.
I hope you’ll consider taking part in this opportunity to bring college—and a brighter future—within reach.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions.
Brandy Johnson-Faith
College Access Coordinator
Policy Division
Office of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm
(517) 335-5113
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