Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
Foundation grants for K-12 education programs, awarded by invitation after a letter of inquiry.
About This Grant
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation funds K-12 education programs. Like many private foundations of this type, it operates primarily through letters of inquiry (LOI) rather than open grant competitions.
Award amounts vary. Organizations with established track records in K-12 education, particularly those serving underserved students, are typical grantees.
The best way to pursue this foundation is to submit a concise, well-targeted letter of inquiry describing your program, the students you serve, and the outcomes you produce.
View Glenn W. Bailey FoundationEligibility
- K-12 schools and education nonprofits
- Demonstrated track record of student impact
- Programs aligned to foundation priorities
- Invitation to apply follows a successful letter of inquiry
Allowable Uses
- Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
- CS and AI literacy curriculum
- Teacher professional development
- Program staffing, curriculum development, and student support services
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
Keep your letter of inquiry to one to two pages. State the problem, your solution, your track record, and what you are asking for.
Use Foundation Directory Online or GuideStar to review recent grants before writing your LOI.
Invitation-only foundations move at their own pace. A brief, polite follow-up email one month after submitting is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an open grant competition?
No. Glenn W. Bailey Foundation operates through letters of inquiry.
How do we submit an LOI?
Check the foundation's current contact information through Foundation Directory Online.
How long does the process take?
LOI to invitation to full proposal can take several months.
Is there a minimum grant size?
Award sizes are not publicly listed. Research recent grantees through IRS 990 filings.
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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