Grants to Bolster STEM Education and Learning

Overview

The Mission of the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation is to foster pathways to success in globally competitive STEM careers for students in the United States.

STEM Encouragement 
It all begins with an idea. We support educational opportunities ranging in age from children through post-doctoral candidates and beyond to promote STEM learning and initiatives that seek to increase awareness and success in STEM careers in the United States.

• Stem Sprouts
  An Early Education STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program designed to introduce young children, typically between the ages of 3 and 10, to the foundational concepts and skills within these four fields. Our program aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a love for learning in children from a very early age. 
• Stem Stars
  Middle and High School Advanced STEM program funding. Programming can take place before, during, or after school. We want to encourage 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. 
• Teen Tech
  We are 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 ldesign thecompetition’s layout. We believe in the power of collaboration and competition and want to empower our future doctors, developers, and scientists to forge their own paths.

• STEM Scholars
  A post-secondary STEM program aimed at providing colleges and universities with funding and flexibility to grow and expand STEM programs. Our program offers opportunities to expand on current programs or seed money to create new programs. Funding can support many activities and initiatives such as student organizations and club activities, career management counselors, showcases, research projects, camps, Tech Talks, and Lecture Series.

   

   

  Program Outline
  Grants will be made to organizations supporting post-secondary students pursuing or interested in STEM degrees or working towards a degree in a STEM-related field. Colleges and Universities that have invested in careful planning and consideration of various elements of their STEM programs that are providing students with a comprehensive and engaging educational experience should apply. Various funding opportunities include options below but are not limited to them:

• Review Sessions
• Working Groups
• Project Presentation Forums
• In-House Competitions and Showcases
• STEM Clubs
• SIAM/AMS Reading Groups
• Career Management Counseling Services
• Lecture Series
• Research Project Funding
• Tech Talks
• Student Clubs and Organizations
• Summer Camps and Organizations
• Conferences and Committees

The program outline was created to give a wide range of funding options. Organizations can meet as little as one criteria if they are able to show a unique aptitude in the development and proven outcomes of the program for which they are requesting funding.

Our Foundation reviews Letters of Inquiry on a monthly, rolling basis.

Generally, the Foundation’s meetings occur either the second or third week of the month.
Please review our FAQ page before submitting an LOI.

Award Information: The Grant awards for the STEM Scholars program are capped at $25,000 per grant