Discovering and applying new and innovative economic development tools, models, policies, and programs
Creating Jobs and Wealth in Distressed Michigan Communities
REI offers support for three types of projects:
Co-Learning Plan selection is a competitive process. REI typically funds up to four Co-Learning Projects each year, and authors receive up to $8,000 in support. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types.
2025 Call for Co-Learning Plan Authors.pdf
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | December 9, 2024 |
| Notice of Awards | January 2025 |
| First Drafts Due | March 28, 2025 |
| Second Drafts Due | May 2, 2025 |
| Third Draft Due | June 6, 2025 |
| Fourth Draft Due | July 11, 2025 |
| Presentations Due | August 4, 2025 |
| Present at Innovate Michigan! Summit | August 14, 2025 |
| Final Report Due | August 25, 2025 |
| Addendum Due | August 29, 2025 |
Innovation Fellows are funded through a competitive award process to which only serious, dedicated individuals should apply. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types.
2025 Call for Innovation Fellows.pdf
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Due | December 9, 2024 |
| Notice of Award | January, 2025 |
| First Project Update | March 28, 2025 |
| Second Project Update | May 7, 2025 |
| Third Project Update | June 6, 2025 |
| Fourth Project Update | July 11, 2025 |
| Present at Innovate Michigan! Summit | August 14, 2025 |
| Final Report Due | August 25, 2025 |
Technical Assistance selection is a competitive process. REI typically funds five or more semester-long projects each year. Visit the Project Overview page for more information on REI project types, or watch our Webinar on the 2019-2020 Student-Led, Faculty-Guided technical assistance.
2025 Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Technical Assistance Project Application.pdf
| Stage | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Opens | June | October | February |
| Applications Due | July | November | March |
| Applicant Selection | August | December | April |
| Final Product Due | December | April | August |