Colocation America STEM Grant — checklist¶
What this is: Corporate STEM Innovation Grant for Pre-K–12 programs ($1,500 staff-choice awards and $2,000–$7,500 committee awards).
Ask (if we proceed): $2,000–$7,500 (pick a concrete number after guidelines)
When (2026 cycle): Application deadline October 31, 2026 — not pursuing (missed mandatory session)
When (2027 cycle): Watch June 2027 for published Lunch & Learn dates; 2026 sessions were July 8 and July 22
Funder site: Colocation America STEM Grant
Status: Withdrawn 2026 — missed mandatory Lunch & Learn · Defer to 2027
Eligibility (verified 2026-09-03)¶
- Apex is a 501(c)(3) public charity → listed as eligible.
- Program serves grades 6–12 STEM Racing → fits Pre-K–12 STEM programming.
Why 2026 is closed¶
Applicants must attend a mandatory Lunch & Learn before applying. Published 2026 sessions:
- July 8, 2026
- July 22, 2026
Missed both. No late application for 2026.
2027 calendar (board / treasurer)¶
| When | Action |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2027 | Check stem-grant page for 2027 Lunch & Learn registration |
| Jul 2027 | Attend mandatory Lunch & Learn (register as soon as dates post — 2026 pattern: early + mid July) |
| Oct 2027 | Submit application before deadline (2026 deadline was Oct 31) |
Phone: 1-213-928-6929
Ask (when we return): $2,000–$7,500 for Ridge Racers / Apex STEM K–12 program
Checklist (2027 cycle — not started)¶
- [ ] Lunch & Learn dates published — register immediately
- [ ] Mandatory session attended
- [ ] Board approve ask amount + short narrative
- [ ] Money packet ready (W-9, letter, bank)
- [ ] Submitted before Oct deadline
- [ ] Confirmation in Drive
Log¶
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Advanced in pipeline after AAUW skip. Eligibility OK on paper; July Lunch & Learn likely missed — contact funder before drafting. |
| 2026-10-07 | Withdrawn 2026 — confirmed missed mandatory July Lunch & Learn. Defer to 2027; calendar reminder Jun 1, 2027 to watch for sessions. |
| 2026-10-07 | Calendar invites — Colocation_America_2027_Calendar.ics (4 events; attendee hello@apexstem.org). Import to Google Calendar or attach to email. |