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SUMMER DISCOVERY

Becoming a Summer Discovery grantee allows sites to offer students the
opportunity to explore their interests, engage in their communities, and
discover their potential through robust enrichment and academic programming.
This free program provides fun learning experiences to support the whole child
in their educational journey and life beyond the classroom.

Apply for funding to become a Summer Discovery grantee by the early decision
deadline on December 13, 2024 or the final application deadline on January 31,
2025!

Summer Discovery serves students completing grades K-8 in spring 2025 (Rising
1st – Rising 9th graders).



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SERVING STUDENTS IN MACOMB, WAYNE, AND OAKLAND COUNTIES

Summer Discovery serves three counties throughout Southeastern Michigan –
Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland.

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Interested in learning more about becoming a Summer Discovery site? Join a
webinar and get your questions answered.

Want to read more about the program? Visit our Grant Applicant FAQ page.

Still have questions? Email us and we’ll make sure your questions are answered.


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QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A SUMMER DISCOVERY GRANTEE?



Check out our Applicant FAQs before you apply.

Grant Applicants: Learn More
What is Summer Discovery?

Ballmer Group is investing in summer enrichment for students in Wayne, Oakland,
and Macomb Counties. 

We know from parents and community leaders that not enough summer enrichment
programs exist for students in Southeast Michigan, and we know that barriers
such as transportation and cost prevent parents from enrolling their children,
even if spots are available. We also know that Michigan parents report that
afterschool and summer programs help them keep their jobs, build connections to
their children’s education, and keep their children safe and engaged in
learning. However, parents also report that there are not enough programs to
serve students.

Summer Discovery is a regional effort designed for students and families in
Southeast Michigan, where many students need more access to learning and
activity opportunities during the summer break. We believe in equitable access
to safe, quality out-of-school-time (OST) programs that grow academic outcomes,
offer enrichment activities that increase career exposure and interest, engage
families, and deepen community support for afterschool and summer programs. We
believe that ALL kids in Michigan deserve opportunities to succeed in school and
to dream big about their futures.

Launched for the first time ahead of Summer 2024, Summer Discovery provided
traditional schools, charter schools, and select Community-Based Organizations
(CBOs) with the opportunity to apply for funding to provide instruction and
enrichment activities in the summer of 2024. In its first year, Summer Discovery
funded summer programming for ~16,500 students across the Tri-County area.
Ballmer Group is pleased to continue to offer Summer Discovery this summer. 

Who is eligible?

Any charter school, traditional school, or invited Community-Based Organization
that meets the following criteria is eligible for grant funding:

 * Conduct in-person instruction and enrichment
 * Serve at least 50% free lunch population 
 * Serve students who attend school in Wayne, Macomb, or Oakland County
 * Serve students who are Rising 1st – Rising 9th graders (students entering
   1st-9th grade)
 * Show proof of appropriate licensure prior to the first day of summer
   programming 

Note on CBO eligibility: Unsolicited applications from Community-Based
Organizations who have not been invited by Ballmer Group to apply as a lead
applicant will not be reviewed or accepted. If you are a Community-Based
Organization and believe you have met the required eligibility criteria and are
interested in applying as a lead applicant, email
summerdiscoverymi@buildingimpact.co to request a Letter of Intent form. All
Letter of Intent forms must be submitted by 1/10/25 for consideration. A Letter
of Intent does not guarantee grant funding; the Summer Discovery team will
review your materials and be in touch about whether you will be invited to apply
by 1/17/25. CBOs who are invited to submit an application will need to submit by
1/31/25. In addition to the above criteria, CBOs must have access to a physical
location and must have previously run a summer program. Grant funding may only
be used for students who attend school in the Tri-County region.

Who can apply?
 * Individual traditional public schools or individual charter schools in Wayne,
   Oakland, or Macomb Counties that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in
   the application materials.
   * Individual traditional public school: To ensure proper contracting and
     payment, district-level information, including an acknowledgement of
     partnership, will be required 
   * Individual charter school:  To ensure proper contracting and payment, an
     individual charter school whose legal entity is a Charter Management
     Organization (CMO), will be required to include CMO-level information,
     including an acknowledgement of partnership, in their application

 * Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): CBOs who have been invited to
   participate in Summer Discovery may apply. If you are a CBO interested in
   learning more about the grant, see “Who is eligible?” question above for more
   details.

When are applications due?

We encourage applicants to submit an application as soon as possible in case any
follow-up is needed.

Early Decision Application Deadline is no later than 11:59pm ET on 12/13/24.

Final Application Deadline is no later than 11:59pm ET on 1/31/25.



What’s different about the Summer Discovery program model this year?

Based on known best practices for summer learning, the core Summer Discovery
program requirements remain largely the same as the 2024 requirements.

That said, some adjustments have been made; see below for Summer Discovery 2025
updates.

 * Half-day programs funded for Rising 9th graders: To allow for greater
   flexibility and to respond to needs we have heard, grantees may apply for a
   half-day program (5+ hours) for students entering 9th grade only. A minimum
   of three hours of instruction (math and/or ELA) must be provided. You will be
   asked for details in the application.
 * Student-to-Teacher Ratio update: Due to Michigan state child care licensing
   requirements, programs must ensure a student-to-teacher ratio of no more than
   18:1.
 * Enrollment Check process: Because funding is tied to enrollment, the
   enrollment check deadlines have been moved closer to your summer program’s
   beginning date. This allows grantees more time to predict the actual number
   of students who will enroll in the summer program.
 * Adjustments to technology platforms: We have adopted a new assessment
   platform and a new grants management platform. We hope these platforms are
   user-friendly so that grantees can focus primarily on planning for and
   executing summer programs. 
 * Licensing requirements: The State of Michigan requires providers who care for
   children under 13 for less than 24 hours a day unattended by a parent or
   legal guardian for more than two consecutive weeks to obtain a Child Care
   Center License. This year, the State is requiring out-of-school providers
   that fit the description for Child Care licensing to be in compliance with
   the rule. All grantees must show proof of appropriate licensure prior to the
   first day of summer programming. 
   * Applicants may include costs associated with obtaining a license in their
     Summer Discovery budget which will be submitted at the time of application.
   * Licenses are issued to a specific person or organization at a specific
     location. Partners/schools that operate multiple sites will need to be
     licensed at each location. 
   * Child Care licensing ensures that providers are in safe spaces and use
     quality, background-checked, and fingerprinted staff to provide care and
     programming. 

Active licenses, their type, and student capacity can be found by using the
Statewide Facility Search database. More details about resources can be found
here. 


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