MHEC Launches Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant Program
At the MHEC Executive Committee meeting in June 2025, commissioners approved a budget that will provide grants of up to $250,000 for each MHEC state to support high-impact initiatives that align with the strategic priorities of individual MHEC member states.
MHEC seeks to support solutions that align with its strategic plan and that are responsive to state needs in such areas as affordability, credential attainment, student success, and workforce alignment. This program encourages collaboration within states—among institutions, systems, and sectors—to:
- Incubate: Develop and test innovative solutions that improve educational efficiency and outcomes.
- Launch: Implement coordinated, collaborative efforts to address pressing state-level challenges.
- Scale: Expand successful programs or policies statewide to increase impact and sustainability.