Unlocking Educational & Equity Potential: Your Guide to Ohio Grants

 

Ohio is spearheading efforts to incorporate sustainable practices into education through the Youth Educator Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program. This initiative is designed to empower educators to introduce and expand innovative sustainable agriculture methods in their curriculum. By fostering an understanding of environmentally responsible and economically viable farming practices, the program aims to inspire young people to consider sustainable agriculture as a promising career path, aligning educational goals with ecological stewardship.

Ohio Grant Programs Overview

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Description: Recognizes outstanding afterschool programs providing high-quality learning and youth development.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 programs with measurable outcomes.

  • Website: Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

American Electric Power Education Grants

  • Description: Supports education in STEM fields and projects for economic development.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits in AEP service areas.

  • Website: AEP Grants

  • Deadline: Rolling basis.

Columbus City Schools Grant Information

  • Description: Offers various grants to support educational programs within Columbus City Schools.

  • Amount: Varies by program.

  • Eligibility: Columbus City Schools.

  • Website: Typically available through the school district's resources.

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Description: Supports distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000,000.

  • Duration: 1-3 years.

  • Eligibility: State and local entities, nonprofits.

  • Website: USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Dominion Energy

  • Description: Supports community initiatives in education, environment, and human services.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in areas served by Dominion Energy.

  • Website: Dominion Energy Grants

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Duke Energy Foundation

  • Description: Provides funding for education, environment, workforce development, and community impact projects.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools in Duke Energy service areas.

  • Website: Duke Energy Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

EQT Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports programs in education, community development, and human services.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in EQT operational areas.

  • Website: EQT Foundation

  • Deadline: Rolling basis.

FirstEnergy

  • Description: Provides funding for projects in STEM education, workforce development, and environmental initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits in FirstEnergy service areas.

  • Website: FirstEnergy

  • Deadline: Rolling basis.

GAR Educator Initiative Grant

  • Description: Supports innovative educational projects that enhance learning in Mahoning Valley.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Educators in Mahoning Valley.

  • Website: Available through local community foundations.

  • Deadline: Varies.

IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports projects advancing technology for humanity, focusing on education and research.

  • Amount: Up to $100,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, educational institutions.

  • Website: IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Deadline: July 15 annually.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Description: Supports public safety, disaster relief, and STEM education programs.

  • Amount: $10,000-$50,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, public safety organizations.

  • Website: Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Ohio Department of Education STEM

  • Description: Provides support for STEM education initiatives across Ohio.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and educational institutions in Ohio.

  • Website: Ohio DOE STEM

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

Ohio Facilities Construction Commission STEM Program

  • Description: Supports STEM facility enhancements for educational institutions in Ohio.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Educational institutions in Ohio.

  • Website: Ohio FCC

  • Deadline: Varies.

PNC Grow Up Great Early Childhood Grant

  • Description: Supports early childhood education initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions focusing on early childhood education.

  • Website: PNC Grow Up Great

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

State STEM and CTE Funding

  • Description: State funding for STEM and Career Technical Education programs.

  • Amount: Varies by state and program.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Public schools, charter schools, educational institutions.

  • Website: Check state's department of education.

  • Deadline: Varies.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley

  • Description: Provides grants for community improvement, education, and health in the Mahoning Valley.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in the Mahoning Valley.

  • Website: Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

The Gannett Foundation

  • Description: Supports nonprofits focusing on education and neighborhood improvement in Gannett communities.

  • Amount: $1,000-$10,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett service areas.

  • Website: The Gannett Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

  • Description: Supports K-12 science and mathematics education projects.

  • Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

  • Website: Toshiba America Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by grade level and amount.

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