Grant-funded

Grant-Funded Services

Here's what Michigan public schools get through MiCloud — designed for your needs, funded by the Michigan Department of Education.

✓ You Qualify If You're A...

Michigan ISD or ESA Michigan Public School Michigan Public School Academy

That's it. Any Michigan public school entity qualifies for grant-funded MiCloud services at no cost to the district.

💡 The following services are grant-funded — at no cost to your district

MiCloud's MDE Section 12c Consolidation Grant covers cloud hosting, backup, migration, professional services, and training. No invoices, no costs.

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Backup & Disaster Recovery

Protect your district's data with automated cloud backups and tested recovery plans.

What's Included (Grant-Funded)

  • Automated backups to AWS cloud
  • Veeam backup and replication licensing (on-premise & AWS)
  • CubeBackup for M365 and Google Workspace data
  • Disaster recovery planning and documentation
  • Recovery testing and validation

What Your District Provides

Access to servers/systems to be backed up, a designated point of contact, and basic network connectivity.

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Server & Datacenter Migration

Move off aging on-premise hardware to modern, secure cloud infrastructure.

What's Included (Grant-Funded)

  • Assessment of current infrastructure
  • Custom migration plan and timeline
  • Full-service or guided migration (your choice)
  • Security group and network configuration
  • Testing and validation
  • Post-migration optimization

What Your District Provides

Documentation of existing systems, staff availability for testing, and a migration timeline that works for your school calendar.

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Training & Upskilling

Build your team's cloud expertise with training and hands-on workshops.

What's Included (Grant-Funded)

  • In-person AWS Training Days (hosted regionally)
  • Virtual webinars and workshops
  • Hands-on lab environments
  • Access to learning resources and documentation
  • Certification preparation support

What Your District Provides

Staff time for training attendance and a willingness to learn. That's it.

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Security & Compliance

Meet cybersecurity requirements with properly configured, monitored cloud infrastructure.

What's Included (Grant-Funded)

  • Secure cloud architecture design
  • Security group and access control setup
  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • Compliance documentation support
  • Incident response guidance

What Your District Provides

Adherence to security best practices, timely credential management, and commitment to shared responsibility model.

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Cloud Strategy & Consulting

Not sure where to start? We'll help you assess your needs and build a roadmap.

What's Included (Grant-Funded)

  • Initial needs assessment
  • Infrastructure audit and recommendations
  • Cost-benefit analysis vs. on-premise
  • Phased implementation roadmap
  • Board/leadership presentation support
  • Ongoing strategic guidance

What Your District Provides

Openness to explore cloud options, access to current environment details, and decision-maker availability.

Ready to Modernize Your Infrastructure?

If you're a Michigan public ISD/ESA, school district, or PSA — you qualify for grant-funded MiCloud services at no cost. Let's talk about what we can do for your district.

Get Started — No Cost to Your District