Innovation Grants support high-impact initiatives that align with MHEC’s strategic priorities
In June 2025, MHEC commissioners approved a budget that provides grants of up to $250,000 for each MHEC state to support high-impact initiatives. These grants will support solutions that align with MHEC’s strategic plan and that are responsive to state needs in such areas as affordability, credential attainment, student success, and workforce alignment. The 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.
