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REI has extended the Co-Learning Project application deadline!

REI will fund up to 4 Co-Learning Plans this year, as part of its goal to identify and develop new methods for improving Michigan's economy. Applications are due on Friday, January 20, 2017 by 5:00pm. If you are interested in becoming a Co-Learning Plan author, please review the below list of topics, and visit our Submit an Application page to apply!

We look forward to reviewing all of your submissions!

2017 Co-Learning Plan Topics:

  • A. Term Limits and Economic Development
  • B. Social Entrepreneurship
  • C. Public Infrastructure and Economic Development
  • D. Gender Pay Gap
  • E. Job Sharing and Succession
  • F. Dashboard Denial
  • G. Riba Free Financing
  • H. Great Lakes Non-Compete Agreements
  • I. Cultural Food and Tourism
  • J. Unconditional Basic Income
  • K. Other Idea Not Listed