Glenn Bailey Foundation STEM Program Grants

All states: Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

STEM Sprouts: Organizations serving K to 5th-grade students through hands-on early STEM programs designed to build foundational science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics skills
STEM Stars: Organizations serving grades 6 to 12th-grade through advanced STEM programs, including programs supporting interests in areas such as computer science,
robotics, biomedical science, and environmental science
STEM Scholars: Organizations supporting college and post-secondary students pursuing or interested in STEM degrees or STEM-related fields
Teen Tech Competition: Schools and organizations creating, implementing, or participating in a Teen Tech Competition focused on areas such as computer science,
robotics, and/or artificial intelligence

Support student pathways into STEM learning and future STEM careers
Fund hands-on STEM learning experiences that build curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking
Support programs that show planning, outcomes, and the ability to expand student access to STEM

Up to $25,000 per grant - do not go over even if you have matching/supporting funds
Requesting a specific amount does not guarantee full funding

Educational materials, equipment, and age-appropriate books for STEM activities
Age-appropriate technology resources, including coding activities, simulations, and advanced STEM technology resources
Continuing education, professional development seminars, and classes for educators implementing STEM curriculum

LEGO Education Computer Science & AI aligns well to STEM Sprouts and STEM Stars because the grant supports advanced STEM learning, including computer science, robotics, and programs that prepare students for emerging technologies
LEGO Education Science aligns to both STEM Sprouts and STEM Stars because the grant supports hands-on STEM experiences, inquiry, problem-solving, and age-appropriate STEM learning across grade bands
Professional Development aligns because the grant specifically allows educator training, continuing education, seminars, and classes tied to STEM curriculum implementation

Only one Letter of Inquiry or grant application submission per organization, per EIN, per calendar year is allowed, and the foundation does not award more than one grant to any organization within a calendar year; subsequent submissions will be deleted
Applicants must select one foundation program they are applying for: STEM Sprouts, STEM Stars, STEM Scholars, or Teen Tech Competition
Applicants must provide the program name, request amount, grant period, geographic reach, total project budget, percent of project budget requested, amount already raised, and approximate number of people who will benefit
Applicants must explain the project summary, whether the program is new or existing, why it is needed, and the outcomes they hope to achieve
Professional development can be included when tied to STEM curriculum implementation, including continuing education, seminars, and classes for educators

The foundation reviews requests based on mission fit, need, timing, budget, scalability, financial sustainability, evidence of impact, leadership, and future potential
Organizations do not need to meet every listed program criterion, but they should clearly show strong program development and proven outcomes in at least one relevant area
Do not use all capital letters anywhere in the application, and use standard capitalization and punctuation throughout
Falsifying any information on the application will result in immediate denial without notice
The foundation does not fund more than 10% of administrative costs, salaries, or any individual salary
Organizations that previously received funding must have submitted required reports before a new request will be considered