Florida · Private Foundation Grant

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

Funds STEM programs with proven, measurable outcomes that are sustainable and scalable across Florida.

Funding

Varies

Eligibility

FL nonprofits and schools with proven STEM programs

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM, Coding, Physical Computing

Deadline

By invitation or LOI; submit Letter of Inquiry via gwbaileyfoundation.org

Type

Private Foundation Grant

About This Grant

The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation funds STEM programs that have demonstrated measurable outcomes and show clear potential for sustainability and scale. The foundation looks for programs that go beyond pilot phase and are ready to grow or be replicated.

Florida organizations with track records in STEM education, particularly those with data on student outcomes and plans for long-term operation, are strong candidates. The foundation typically initiates contact through a Letter of Inquiry process rather than open applications.

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Eligibility

Florida nonprofits and schools with proven STEM programs
Programs with documented student outcome data
Organizations with sustainability plans beyond initial grant funding
Programs scalable to broader reach or replication

Allowable Uses

STEM program expansion and capacity building
Physical computing curriculum and equipment
Program evaluation and outcome measurement
Staff and instructor capacity

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 Florida 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 across Florida CS standards.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.

Keep in Mind

Submit a Letter of Inquiry first

Bailey Foundation typically initiates grants via LOI. Submit a concise Letter of Inquiry before developing a full proposal.

Lead with data

This foundation is outcome-focused. Come with student achievement data, participation numbers, and evidence that your program works.

Show scalability

The foundation looks for programs that can grow or be replicated. Describe your path to scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bailey Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

Generally no. Start with a Letter of Inquiry through gwbaileyfoundation.org and await an invitation to apply.

What kinds of STEM programs does Bailey fund?

Programs with measurable student outcomes in STEM, CS, and physical computing that are ready to scale or have already demonstrated impact.

How large are Bailey Foundation grants?

Grant amounts vary. The foundation focuses on program quality over grant size.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.

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Grant Support

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Curriculum alignment documents — Florida CS Standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications

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