STEM initiatives – rolling

Posted by Glenn W. Bailey Foundation on November 26, 2024

Glenn W. Bailey Foundation invites applications for STEM initiatives

The Glenn W. Bailey Foundation (GWB) in West Palm Beach, Florida aims to foster pathways to success in globally competitive STEM careers for students in the United States.

GWB invites applications for seed and continuation funding for organizations seeking programmatic funding pertaining to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education at all levels. Applications are invited for the following programs:

STEM Sprouts: An early education STEM) program designed to introduce young children, typically between the ages of three and 10, to the foundational concepts and skills within these four fields. Such programs should aim to foster curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a love for STEM learning from an early age. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded.

STEM Stars: Grants will be made to organizations supporting middle and high school students participating or interested in advanced STEM programs and who ultimately want to pursue a college degree in a STEM-related field. Programming can take place before, during, or after school. The foundation encourages programs that are successfully preparing interested students who wish to be fully prepared for their intended college STEM major by exposing them to advanced topics in science, engineering, computer science, and more. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded.

STEM Scholars: A post-secondary STEM program aimed at providing colleges and universities with more funding and flexibility for their internal STEM programs. The program seeks to offer opportunities to expand current programs or seed money to create new programs. Funding can support a multitude of activities and initiatives such as club activities, career management counselors, showcases, research projects, camps, tech talks, student clubs and organizations, lecture series, and professor continuing-education programs. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded.

Teen Tech Competition: The foundation is interested in supporting large STEM-related organizations that are interested in creating or continuing a tech competition for local youth. Organizations would be required to operate under certain (but flexible) parameters and are encouraged to let the participating students lead the way in building out the actual competition’s layout. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded.

To be eligible, applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation website.

Deadline: November 15, 2025 Rolling