Grant Gazette
February 2024
Newly Awarded Grants
Name of Grant: Ohio Facilities Constuction Commission School Safety Grant
Funding Agency: Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Applicant: Edward Greene / Office of Safety & Security
Award Amount: $637,503.00
Name of Grant: Ceramics and Glass Industry Foundation
Funding Agency: Ceramics and Glass Industry Foundation
Applicant: Stephanie Stahl-Compton / Wedgewood MS
Award Amount: $600.00
Name of Grant: EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience
Funding Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Applicant: Jeffrey Roe Jr. / Buildings and Grounds
Award Amount: $200,000.00
Name of Grant: Columbus Symphony Orchestra Music Educator Award
Funding Agency: Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Applicant: Samuel Richardson / Columbus Alternative HS
Award Amount: $2,500.00
New Procedure for Title I Allocation
In the past, principals received their projected Title I allocation via email. This will no longer be the process for preparing for the FY 24-25 school year. In an effort to better align the projected budgets with the goals of reading, math, and matriculation, there will be a new process. Each school principal will have a one-on-one consultation meeting with one of the staff members within the department of State and Federal Programs. Each meeting will be 45 minutes and held virtually via Zoom. There will be four days to select from for the one-on-one consultation. In addition, a make-up day, February 22, 2024, will be made available for any principal unable to meet during one of the designated four days.
In order to prepare for the consultation meeting, please be prepared to discuss:
- Confirmation of certificate staff reduction written notification from principal
- School requirements to meet Reading, Math, Matriculation goals
- Personnel to Retain - This is only in reference to current Instructional Assistants
- New staffing selection for FY 25
Please use the links below to select a time slot for your consultation.
Once you have selected your slot, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. On the day of the consultation, click on the link and you will be placed in a waiting room. Once a staff member is available for the scheduled meeting, you will be placed with one of the staff members.
At the conclusion of your consultation, the next steps will be provided.
Title 1 Crate Reminders
There are no upcoming deadlines in Title 1 Crate this month, but there are quite a few compliance documents outstanding. Please be sure to check if your school has missing items. If you have questions about required documents, please reach out to State and Federal Programs at grants@columbus.k12.oh.us
Grants with Upcoming Deadlines
Grant Name: "Living in a Material World" Teacher Grants
Amount: $500
Application Due: March 31, 2024
The ASM Foundation is committed to working with and supporting teachers through “Living in a Material World” kindergarten through grade 12 teacher grants. The ASM Materials Education Foundation sponsors 20 annual grants for teachers to bring the real world of material science into their classroom. The purpose of these grants is to enhance awareness of materials science and the role of materials scientists in society. Through the network of local chapters across the US, ASM members are willing to work closely with local teachers to develop and implement these lessons. A list of chapters is available on the website.
Grant Name: Grants for Arts Projects (Formerly Art Works)
Amount: $10,000 - $100,000
Application Due: February 15, 2024
Within arts education, proposals are accepted in the following categories:
• Collective impact projects that transform schools and communities by providing access and engagement in the arts for all students through collective, systemic approaches.
• Direct learning projects that support arts instructions for students prekindergarten through grade 12, that result in increased knowledge and skills in the arts.
• Professional development projects for classroom teachers, arts specialists, teaching artists, school and district administrators, community leaders, and other educators.
Looking for Funding?
To assist in finding funding, the State and Federal Programs office has a process in place to assist you. We will review your request and respond with available grants. A grant search can be initiated by clicking on the following link:
