Grant Gazette

Name of Grant: EdTA's Pathway Grant

Funding Agency: Craig Zadan Memorial Fund, Educational Theatre Association

Applicant: Seth Harms / Eastmoor Academy

Award Amount: $10,000.00

Name of Grant: Miramar Charitable Foundation

Funding Agency: Miramar Charitable Foundation

Applicant: Caroline Walker / Watkins ES

Award Amount: $1,300.00

Name of Grant: Conservation Grant

Funding Agency: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Applicant: George Edmonds, Jr. / Eastmoor Academy

Award Amount: $1,165.00

Name of Grant: Super RAPIDS

Funding Agency: Ohio Department of Higher Education

Applicant: James Ries / Adult Education

Award Amount: $200,000.00

Name of Grant: OAC FY24 Teach Arts Ohio

Funding Agency: Ohio Arts Council

Applicant: Nakita Smoot / Georgian Heights ES

Award Amount: $37,800.00

There are no due dates for Title 1 Crate in April, but there are still quite a few school with outstanding documents. Please get these documents in as soon as possible.

The Teachers' Dream Grant will provide individual grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Columbus City Schools teachers to assist in improving teaching and learning in CCS. This is an excellent opportunity for interested teachers to acquire resources to support an innovative project to increase student achievement, improve social climate, and/or promote social justice.

All applications must be submitted online by 4:00 p.m. on April 26, 2024.

This is a District-sponsored grant; applicants will not need to submit a Grant Endorsement Form to apply but will need their principal’s or supervisor’s approval.

For additional information, contact grants@columbus.k12.oh.us

Grant Name: Project Lead the Way Grants

Amount: varies

Application Due: July 1, 2024

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) supports transformative learning experiences in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science for prekindergarten through grade 12 students; and professional development resources, support, and training for their teachers. PLTW provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) grants for elementary, middle, and high schools to implement or expand PLTW Launch, PLTW Gateway, PLTW Computer Science, PLTW Engineering, and PLTW Biomedical Science STEM programs.

Grant Name: Emeril's Culinary Garden and Teaching Kitchen Program

Amount: Award varies

Application Due: Rolling (must submit letter of interest)

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation works to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education. Emeril’s Culinary Garden and Teaching Kitchen Program partners with qualified elementary and middle schools. Preference is given to schools that serve students who are middle- to low-income in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Priority schools are those with a population of 500 to 700 students; an existing operational school garden and on-site space to construct a teaching kitchen; at least 12 months of experience with experiential teaching practices; and a dedicated development staff member or committee with proven fundraising capabilities.

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

grants@columbus.k12.oh.us