Michigan OST & 21st CCLC Activity Ideas: Fitness Challenges and Attendance Reward Days
What the 2026-27 OST Grant Allows
Michigan's 2026-27 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant is run by MiLEAP under Section 32n of the State School Aid Act, with $135 million available (announcement). MiLEAP's Use of Funds guidance lists vendor services (fees for specialized programming through a contracted service, including use of specialized equipment), Community Activities – Family Events, and enrichment areas such as recreation and physical fitness. MiLEAP also administers the federal 21st CCLC program, which serves high-poverty, low-performing schools; enrichment plus family literacy and related services are core purposes. Grantees may be able to use OST or 21st CCLC funds for vendor services like this. Please check with your program officer and your approved budget.
Fitness Challenge Ideas
Attendance Reward Days
Reward strong attendance with slushies, Pucker Powder, concessions, and bounce houses and combos, like the Fiesta Bounce House.
21st CCLC Family Engagement Event Ideas
A family night with mini golf, a bounce and slide station, and a slushy station, paired with a family literacy activity or student showcase.
How to Budget It
Programs may be able to budget a rental like this as a vendor service. We can provide a written agreement or MOU and an itemized invoice. MiLEAP's Use of Funds guidance prefers a written contract or MOU for vendor services. Please check with your program officer before you book.
Delivery
Delivery is free in Genesee County; outside Genesee, a delivery fee applies based on distance from our Flint Township base. We serve Genesee and Lapeer Counties.
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Plan your event
Call (810) 221-1580 or email info@thedunktankco.com with your date, site, and headcount. We'll send a written quote you can share with your program officer.
FAQ
What activities can the Michigan OST grant fund?
Per MiLEAP's 2026-27 Use of Funds guidance, cost categories include enrichment such as recreation and physical fitness, community family events, and contracted vendor services that use specialized equipment. Final approval rests with your approved budget and program officer.
Is an obstacle course a physical fitness activity?
It can support a fitness or health goal when it's tied to your program plan. Grantees may be able to use funds for it; please check with your program officer.
What are good 21st CCLC family engagement events?
Family nights with activities parents and kids do together, like mini golf, an obstacle course relay, or a bounce and slide station, paired with a family literacy activity or program showcase.
Who received OST grants near Flint?
MiLEAP publishes its OST grant subawardee list on its website.
Do you invoice organizations?
Yes. We provide itemized invoices and a written agreement or MOU.