Classroom Grant Program
Creating new sustainable, STEM learning projects
The Ohio STEM Learning Network is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for K-12 STEM classrooms in Ohio.
The goal of the grant program is to foster the creation of new, sustainable STEM education programming in classrooms by investing directly in our K-12 teachers and administrators. Thanks to philanthropic funding from Battelle, educators can now apply through the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grant Program for up to $5,000.
Projects should align to one of the following focus areas:
- Community Problem Solving
- STEM Career Exploration
- Building STEM Mindsets
- Design Thinking and Security
Details
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants are teachers or school administrators in public, charter, or independent STEM schools, grades K through 12.
- The applicant’s school must be located in Ohio.
- Awards must be made to an organization or fiscal agent that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3) or a governmental agency. A current and signed W9 must be submitted with the application.
Funding guidelines
- The award will be a one-time grant for either $2,500 or $5,000, as selected by the applicant.
- Funds may not be used for furniture, cash, gift cards, salary, food, general office supplies not related to STEM activities, or sports. Travel may be included but may not be greater than 20% of the total budget.
- Everything purchased with the grant funds is to become property of the school/organization and must stay with the school/organization if the grantee (i.e., teacher) were to depart.
Reporting
- Grantees will be required to complete an online Student Impact Report, which includes providing:
- an explanation of how the funds were used,
- a summary of the educators supported and students impacted by the grant,
- a brief description of the implementation of the project and
- at least one photograph.
How to apply
Battelle Funding New Classroom Grants for Schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Aug. 1, 2022)—Battelle is funding the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s grant program to foster sustainable STEM education programming in classrooms and schools in Ohio. Educators from around the Buckeye state now can apply for the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grant Program to create STEM learning projects this academic year.
“Over the past year, we have heard from so many educators who leveraged the support of the Ohio STEM Learning Network to create new, inspiring learning experiences for their students,” said Wes Hall, Vice President of Philanthropy & Education. “Together, we can continue to advance Ohio toward offering every student a quality STEM education.”