Glenn W. Bailey Foundation STEM Grants
What This Grant Funds
The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation supports STEM education programs with a focus on providing students with the skills needed for careers in technology and science. Grants fund curriculum development, equipment, and programs that create meaningful STEM learning experiences for K-12 students. Coding, physical computing, and applied STEM are funded areas.
Who Is Eligible in Illinois
Illinois K-12 schools and nonprofits with STEM education programs are eligible. The foundation does not have a fixed geographic focus, so Illinois applicants compete on program quality and impact. Well-documented programs with clear student outcomes are prioritized.
Funding Amounts
Grant amounts vary and are not publicly specified. The foundation is invitation-driven — amounts are typically determined through conversation during the LOI process.
How Forward Education Products Qualify
The Bailey Foundation's interest in practical STEM skills aligns with Forward Education's physical computing and coding tools. A program using micro:bit kits to teach coding and engineering design thinking, with documented student outcomes, is the kind of investment the foundation values.
How to Apply and Key Deadlines
The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation operates on a letter of inquiry (LOI) basis with no fixed deadline. Submit a brief LOI through the foundation's website describing your organization, program, and funding need. The foundation will contact you if they want a full application. There is no set calendar — apply when your program is ready.
Keep in Mind
No fixed deadline means it is easy to deprioritize this application. Set an internal deadline and submit your LOI. The flexibility is in your favor — you can approach the foundation when your program has strong recent outcomes to share.
