September 23, 2024
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 application will be 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
These schools include ONLY the following: Abbot, Allen, Bryant, Carpenter, Dicken, Forsythe, Haisley, Huron, Lakewood, Mitchell, Pathways, Pattengill, Pittsfield, Preschool, Scarlett & Tappan.
The Ann Arbor Public Schools Education Fund will distribute $15,400 total in competitive grants.
Programs/projects must address (1) Literacy or Math (2) Science & Technology (3) the Arts (4) Mental health/Well-being or (5) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
NOTE - 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.
An additional $6,400 will be available for projects which support music education. Applications which fit this funding priority may be reviewed by the committee which oversees the E. Daniel Long Fund for Excellence in Music Education.
Funding decisions will be emailed to the applicant and principal listed by prior to the Thanksgiving Break.
IMPORTANT NOTE - If your application has been successfully submitted your screen will read, "Thank you very much for submitting your application." Please contact Maryellen Ferro at mferro@aaacf.org if you do not get this message or if you have any questions.
