Grant Gazette

Edward Greene, of the Office of Safety and Security, was awarded $29,970.75 by the Ohio by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to address incident response, building/grounds security, and employee safety interventions.

Name of Grant: Watkins Wonderful Works

Funding Agency: Ohio Arts Council

Applicant: Caroline Walker / Watkins Elementary School

Award Amount: $31,500.00

Name of Grant: Student Beading Workshop

Funding Agency: Ohio Arts Council

Applicant: Jamie Allen / Independence High School

Award Amount: $5,250.00

Name of Grant: Talent Ready

Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Higher Education

Applicant: James Ries / Adult Education

Award Amount: $36,433.00

Be sure to review your school's Title I Crate. Many schools are missing necessary submissions.

The following are upcoming deadlines in Title 1 Crate:

January 26, 2024

• Second Semester Professional Development
• Second Quarter Evidence of of Parent Involvement

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:

Request for Grant Opportunity Assistance

The process for Article 211 has begun for 2024. The Article 211 calendar can be accessed by clicking the image.

For additional information on Article 211, please email article211@columbus.k12.oh.us

Grant Name: Art Projects: Media Arts (National Endowment for the Arts

Amount: $10,000 to $100,000

Application Due: February 15 and July 11, 2024

Supports projects that contribute to a healthy and thriving arts ecosystem that is responsive to the dynamic, diverse, and evolving nature of the film and media arts field. This includes support for artists and audiences to engage with a spectrum of media arts genres and practices such as traditional or expanded forms of storytelling; visual expression; and performance using film, cinema, audio, broadcast, new media, creative code, and related formats at the intersection of arts and technology.

Grant Name: Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants (State Farm)

Amount: Awards vary

Application Due: Inquiries accepted year round

Grants focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development.
Education grants are directed toward initiatives that support the following programs: higher education; kindergarten through grade 12 academic performance; kindergarten through grade 12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); and pathways for college and career success.

Grant Name: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Program

Amount: Awards vary

Application Due: April 24, 2024

The US Department of the Navy seeks proposals to improve education and training in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) for middle school students through to the current workforce. Expectations are to establish, build, or maintain research-informed educational pathways, outreach, and workforce opportunities aligned with Naval priorities in science and technology. The scope of projects may vary in size and complexity. Activity plans should improve the capacity of education systems and communities to create impactful STEM educational experiences for students of all ages.

The mission of the Teachers' Dream Grant is to support innovative teachers in implementing amazing projects that improve student learning. To achieve this goal, Dream Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 are available to CCS teachers working to enhance teaching and learning in their schools.

Since 2006, TDG has granted $50,000 each year, making a significant impact on the education system. Teachers have been funded from across all levels and subject areas.

This grant program supports areas of innovation such as:

• Increasing student achievement and academic enrichment
• Closing achievement gaps
• Improving school and community relations
• Enhancing classroom and school learning climates
• Fostering critical and creative thinking skills in students
• Promoting social justice
• Addressing other needs of students in a particular school community.

More information will be available in next month's Gazette.

grants@columbus.k12.oh.us