AAPS Education Fund Grant

AAPS Education Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $8,400
Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Summary

The AAPS Education Fund, managed by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the educational experience for students in Ann Arbor Public Schools. With a total of $15,400 available in competitive grants, individual requests can reach up to $2,000. Projects must focus on key areas including literacy, science, the arts, mental health, and diversity. Priority is given to initiatives that benefit the entire school or involve collaboration with nonprofit partners.

Overview

NOTE: If needed, register for the NonProfit Portal to receive access to the grant application. All organizations must submit a request for credentials by the 'pre proposal' deadline above. Our Purpose In 1963, residents established the foundation as a permanent source of community capital in Washtenaw County. Think of us as a savings account for the community, with proceeds from our funds distributed to support nonprofits through grants and students through scholarships. In more technical terms, AAACF is a tax-exempt public charity that helps individuals, families, groups, and organizations accomplish their philanthropic goals. Through a core team of our staff, trustees, and hundreds of volunteers, AAACF connects people, charitable causes, and permanent capital for community impact. Our Mission The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation enriches the quality of life in our region through its knowledgeable leadership, engaged grantmaking, and creative partnerships with donors to make philanthropic investments and build endowment. AAPS Education Fund The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) Education Fund, held under the auspices of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, supports classroom projects that enhance and enrich the learning experience and provide the skills and proficiency required for employment and further education for all students attending Ann Arbor Public Schools. The Ann Arbor Public Schools Education Fund will distribute $15,400 total in competitive grants. Requests should not exceed $2,000.Programs/projects must address (1) Literacy or Math (2) Science & Technology (3) the Arts (4) Mental health/Well-being or (5) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The application will be open for any AAPS school which: Has Title 1 status or At least 25% of the student population is eligible for free/reduced price lunch These schools include ONLY the following: Abbot, Allen, Bryant, Carpenter, Dicken, Forsythe, Haisley, Huron, Lakewood, Mitchell, Pathways, Pattengill, Pittsfield, Preschool, Scarlett & Tappan.