Florida · Private / Regional Grant

Quantum Foundation

Quantum Foundation is a Palm Beach County philanthropic organization that funds education, health, and human services programs in Palm Beach County, with a strong focus on STEM education and student success.

Funding

$10,000–$100,000

Eligibility

Palm Beach County nonprofits and schools

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

STEM / Education equity

Deadline

Annual (check quantumfnd.org)

Type

Private / Regional Grant

About This Grant

Quantum Foundation is one of Palm Beach County's most important philanthropic institutions, with a grantmaking history rooted in improving health and education outcomes for county residents. Its education investments focus on STEM learning, school readiness, and programs that help underserved Palm Beach County students access quality educational opportunities.

The foundation has funded a wide range of education programs, from early childhood literacy to high school STEM enrichment. CS and coding programs that serve Palm Beach County students in Title I schools are well-aligned with Quantum's equity focus. The foundation values evidence-based programming and expects grantees to demonstrate measurable impact on student learning.

Palm Beach County is home to some of Florida's most economically diverse communities, from wealthy coastal cities to agricultural inland communities with significant immigrant student populations. Quantum Foundation's grantmaking explicitly seeks to bridge these divides, and STEM programs that extend quality CS education to underserved communities are a strong fit.

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Eligibility

Palm Beach County nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
Programs serving Palm Beach County K-12 students, especially in underserved communities
Schools and districts with programs primarily serving Palm Beach County students
Evidence-based programs with clear outcome metrics and evaluation plans

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Program coordination, family engagement, and outcome evaluation

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

Quantum funds Palm Beach County only — if your program extends beyond the county, focus your application on the Palm Beach component.
The foundation is data-driven; demonstrate prior program outcomes or cite research supporting your approach before asking for funding.
Quantum often makes multi-year investments in strong organizations — start with a solid first-year proposal and build toward a longer relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Quantum fund programs outside Palm Beach County?

No. Quantum Foundation exclusively funds programs serving Palm Beach County residents.

Can charter schools apply?

Yes, Palm Beach County charter schools can apply, though they often do so through a nonprofit partner or their authorizing entity.

What's the typical grant size?

Quantum grants range widely, from $10,000 for small pilot programs to over $100,000 for established organizations with strong track records.

Does Quantum support STEM specifically?

Yes. STEM education is one of Quantum's explicit funding priorities, especially for programs serving underserved students in Palm Beach County.

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.