Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Grants

Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) Education Fund supports projects that enhance and enrich the learning experience and provide skills and proficiency required for employment and further education for all students attending Ann Arbor Public Schools. Projects should address one or more of: Literacy or Math; Science & Technology; The Arts; Mental Health/Well-being; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The fund will distribute $21,390 in competitive grants; grant requests for up to $2,000 will be accepted. Eligible applicants: AAPS schools which have Title 1 status or at least 25% of the current population are eligible for free/reduced price lunch (Abbot, Allen, Bryant, Carpenter, Forsythe, Haisley, Huron, Lakewood, Mitchell, Pathways, Pattengill, Pittsfield, Westerman Preschool, Scarlett & Tappan).; Applications can only be submitted by AAPS Staff.; Rec and Ed programs at eligible schools cannot apply.; District wide supports and resources are not eligible to apply.; Priority will be given to programs/projects that involve/impact the entire school or that collaborate between classes, schools or with a non-profit partner.; Grant requests for up to $2,000 will be accepted.; Programs/projects should address/involve one or more of: Literacy or Math; Science & Technology; The Arts; Mental Health/Well-being; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.; Organizations may submit one unique application per grant program.. Deadline: The application form will be available from September 22 – October 27, 2026.