Summer Discovery
Apply for Funding
The 2026 application is open now! Please review the eligibility criteria on the Applicant FAQ page to ensure your organization is eligible to apply.
The Summer Discovery application will be completed and submitted using an electronic platform called Submittable. Submittable allows you to save your progress and fill out the application in more than one sitting; it is also possible for multiple people to collaborate on one application.
Please note: This year’s application has been shortened and simplified for all applicants, and returning grantees can skip questions for any program elements that remain unchanged from last year.
How To Use Submittable
When you are ready to begin your Summer Discovery application, click APPLY NOW and create a Submittable account. If you have a Submittable account from Summer Discovery 2025, you may use the existing account. You will fill out a short eligibility form and, if eligible, proceed to the application questions.
If you plan to have multiple people collaborating on your application, the first person from your organization to create a Submittable account will be the Application Owner. We recommend making sure that this is the main point of contact for your organization’s application.
- The Application Owner can click Manage Collaborators on the top right-hand side of the form, enter the email addresses of collaborators, and click invite. The collaborators will receive an email prompting them to create an account.
- Collaborators will be able to edit your organization’s application, but only the Application Owner can submit.
- Application Owners should coordinate with collaborators to ensure there is a clear plan for completing the application. If multiple people are working on the application concurrently, one person may overwrite another person’s changes.
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will receive an award decision. Apply by November 7, 2025 to secure your award by December! The final application deadline is January 30, 2026.
If you need technical support, please visit this Submittable Help page and click “Email Support for Technical Help.”
For all other inquiries, please reach out to summerdiscoverymi@buildingimpact.co.
Summer Discovery is made possible by Ballmer Group
Ballmer Group generously funds Summer Discovery, allowing Rising 1st – Rising 9th grade students to attend free high quality education programs during the summer. Programs are provided at no cost to families and feature fun and engaging learning experiences to support the whole child.