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Glenn W. Bailey Foundation (Florida)

The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation provides grants to support innovative education programs that expand STEM learning and career pathways for underserved youth across the U.S., including Florida schools and nonprofits.

Funding

$5,000–$50,000

Eligibility

U.S. nonprofits and schools with youth STEM programs

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM / Education / Youth development

Deadline

Rolling (check foundation guidelines)

Type

National Grant

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About This Grant

The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation supports innovative education and youth development programs that create pathways for underserved young people into STEM fields. The foundation values programs that go beyond standard classroom instruction, providing real opportunities for young people to build skills, explore careers, and develop confidence in STEM disciplines.

Florida programs serving youth from low-income backgrounds — particularly those in communities historically excluded from technology careers — align well with the Bailey Foundation's priorities. The foundation looks for organizations with strong community relationships, experienced leadership, and programs that have demonstrated their ability to produce meaningful outcomes for young people.

The Bailey Foundation's giving is relationship-driven. Organizations that can connect with program staff, share evidence of impact, and articulate a compelling theory of change are most likely to build the kind of long-term foundation relationship that leads to significant, multi-year support.

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Eligibility

U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with youth STEM education programs
Florida schools and nonprofits serving underserved youth populations
Programs with clear evidence of impact and measurable student outcomes
Organizations with experienced program leadership and financial accountability

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Program evaluation, community outreach, and staff capacity building

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Florida CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

Research the foundation's recent grants before applying to understand current priorities.
A warm introduction from a mutual contact or existing grantee improves your odds significantly with relationship-driven foundations.
Frame your Florida program within a broader narrative of equity in technology access — the Bailey Foundation responds to systemic change, not just program delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Bailey Foundation fund Florida specifically?

The foundation funds nationally. Florida organizations are eligible but compete with applicants nationwide.

What's the average grant size?

Grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000. Multi-year relationships with strong partners can lead to larger, sustained support.

Does the foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

Check current guidelines at glennbaileyfoundation.org. Some cycles are open to unsolicited proposals; others are by invitation only.

Can a school apply directly?

Schools can apply, though the foundation tends to work with nonprofits that have established organizational infrastructure and grant management capacity.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.