Classroom and Project Grants
Below is a listing of classroom and project grants available for AAPS teachers and staff.
The AAPS Strategic Partnerships Office receives notification of grants from our Community, Business and Educational partners. Questions? studentscholarships@a2schools.org.
Grant Announcements will be added here as we receive them
KTF Literacy Grant
The KTF Literacy Grant provides grants for elementary school projects and programs that encourage and promote literacy, support academic retention programs, augment reading materials in elementary school media centers and other projects and programs to help develop literacy in elementary school students, with an emphasis on projects that help striving readers.
Who can apply for this grant? The grant is open to any AAPS elementary school staff person as well as staff from Westerman Preschool.
Learn More: KTF Literacy Grant Guidelines, Terms and Conditions.
Apply for this Grant: Karen Thomas Fund Literacy Grant
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
KTF Literacy Grants are provided through the generosity of the Karen Thomas Fund. The Fund was established in memory of former Board of Education Trustee Andy Thomas’s wife of 38 years.
Questions? Contact Jenn Myers: myersj@a2schools.org
Spencer Steiff Music Student Support Grant
The purpose of the Spencer Steiff Music Student Support Grant is to remove barriers for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) students and/or students with financial hardship to continue and excel with their musical education at the Ann Arbor Public Schools. We are looking for innovative and bold ideas and projects that offer support and experiences for a student or students that will make a lasting impact on their musical trajectory.
Who Can Apply for this Grant? Music teachers in Middle and High School music departments at AAPS. Proposals for 5th grade students may also be considered.
Learn more: Spencer Steiff Music Student Support Grant Guidelines
Apply for this grant: Spencer Steiff Music Student Support Grant Application
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
The Spencer Steiff Music Fund is provided by the generosity of the Spencer Steiff Scholarship, named after and honoring the life of Scarlett Middle School student, Spencer Steiff. AAPS retired Music Teacher, Deb Katz, a contributor to the scholarship, had Spencer as a student in her music class and wanted to provide additional support to music students with their musical development at AAPS.
AAPSEF Classroom Grant Program
The Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) Education Fund, held under the auspices of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF), is now accepting applications for classroom programs/projects. Learn more about this grant.
Who can apply for this grant? The application is open from September 23 to October 31 for any AAPS school which (A) has Title 1 status or (B) at least 25% of the student population is eligible for free/reduced price lunch. This includes: Abbot, Allen, Ann Arbor Preschool, Bryant, Carpenter, Dicken, Haisley, Lakewood, Pattengill, Pittsfield Mitchell, Forsythe, Scarlett, Tappan, Huron and Pathways to Success Academic Campus.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
Questions? Contact Maryellen Ferro: mferro@aaacf.org
AAPS Field Trip Transportation Grant
The purpose of AAPS Field Trip Transportation Grant is to provide funding for transportation for schools who would like to give their students the opportunity to go on enrichment (non-required) field trips, but do not have the funding from their PTOs or from other sources to pay the transportation costs. The Kiwanis Foundation of Ann Arbor provided this grant to Ann Arbor Public Schools.
The purpose of AAPS Field Trip Transportation Grant is to provide funding for transportation for schools who would like to give their students the opportunity to go on enrichment (non-required) field trips, but do not have the funding from their PTOs or from other sources to pay the transportation costs. The Kiwanis Foundation of Ann Arbor provided this grant to Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Who can apply for this grant? Principals and PTOs can apply for this grant
Learn more: Ann Arbor Field Trip Transportation Grant Overview
Apply for this Grant: Ann Arbor Field Trip Transportation Grant Application
Application Deadline: The last day of school or when funds are depleted.
WISD Mental Health Mini Grants
WISD is pleased to offer funding from Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Millage to support youth mental health mini grants for Washtenaw County public elementary, middle and high schools. Funds are limited so apply early!
Michigan Arts and Culture Council Grants
The Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs offers a variety of grants. You can learn more here.
The Deadline is currently CLOSED.
Kiwanis Community Grant Funds
The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation Grand Application awards grants for projects from schools.
Typically awarded grants are $6,000 or less with a preference for those that benefit children.
Application Deadline is CLOSED
Information on how to apply for these grants: Coming in Feb 2024
Rotary Ann Arbor Grants
The Ann Arbor Rotary Club annually solicits applications from Washtenaw County not-for-profit organizations whose purpose aligns with the theme “Helping Kids Succeed.” The Rotary provides grants up to $5,000.
Application deadline is Closed