$500 Michigan ‘Classroom Heroes’ grants expanded to include more teachers Updated Mar 01, 2021; Posted Mar 01, 2021 Desks are set up within social distancing and COVID-19 protocols ahead of the March 1 start date, seen here on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at McMonagle Elementary School in Mt. Morris Township. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | MLive.com Facebook Share The number of Michigan teachers who are eligible for one-time grants of up to $500 is expanding to include Great Start Readiness Program, Head Start, adult education and young adult special education teachers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced on Monday. The grants are intended to reimburse teachers for additional time and costs incurred while teaching amid the COVID-19 pandemic.