General Motors Foundation: STEM Education
STEM education grants from General Motors Foundation for K-12 schools in Michigan and GM communities.
About This Grant
General Motors Foundation is a major Michigan-based corporate funder of K-12 STEM education. Headquartered in Detroit, GM has a long history of investing in engineering and technology education for Michigan students.
The foundation supports STEM broadly, with particular interest in engineering, robotics, and computer science. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $500,000. Schools near GM facilities in Detroit, Flint, Lansing, and Warren are priority communities.
Michigan K-12 schools should list GM Foundation alongside Ford Fund as top corporate grant targets.
View General Motors Foundation: STEM EducationEligibility
- K-12 public and private schools in Michigan and GM operating communities
- Nonprofit organizations with K-12 STEM focus
- Programs aligned to engineering, robotics, CS, or manufacturing technology
- Priority for high-need schools and underrepresented students in STEM
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Engineering design projects, manufacturing technology exposure, and FIRST Robotics participation
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Michigan CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy components of Michigan CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Michigan standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
GM Foundation consistently prioritizes programs expanding STEM access for girls, students of color, and economically disadvantaged youth.
Connect your proposal to Michigan's Public Act 113 of 2023 and state CS standards.
If your school is near a GM facility, mention this in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does GM Foundation only fund Michigan schools?
No. GM funds nationally in communities where they operate, but Michigan schools have a home-state advantage.
What is the application process?
Applications are submitted through the GM community giving portal at gm.com/community.
Can we apply to both Ford Fund and GM Foundation?
Yes. These are separate foundations.
What outcomes does GM Foundation want to see?
Measurable student outcomes, teacher impact, and long-term program sustainability.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Michigan CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — Michigan CS Standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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