Ohio K-12 funding

Funding available to Ohio educators, schools and districts — including programs run by Ohio state agencies and national opportunities open to applicants in Ohio.

5 Ohio-specific · 120 national programs open to Ohio

Upcoming deadlines in Ohio

Funders and agencies in Ohio

GAR Foundation Ross Community Foundation Darke County Foundation Ohio STEM Learning Network Community Foundation of Lorain County Nordson Corporation Foundation ASM Materials Education Foundation

Funding categories in Ohio

Arts Classroom resources STEM Innovation Special education School safety Mental health CTE Technology Professional development Literacy Facilities

Ohio-specific opportunities

Deadline: January 10, 2027scholarship

Ross Community Foundation Graduating Senior Scholarships

Ross Community Foundation

Scholarships for Butler County, Ohio graduating seniors via one universal application. Opens December 1, 2026.

Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Students
Coverage: Ohio

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Deadline: March 1, 2027scholarship

Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarships

Community Foundation of Lorain County

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers a wide variety of scholarships through a Universal Application process to support students pursuing higher education.

Amount: Multiple awards
Eligibility: Students
Coverage: Ohio — Lorain County residents or high school attendees

Academic achievementCollege / universityCommunity service

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Deadline: March 29, 2027grant

Ohio STEM Learning Network — OSLN STEM Education Grant Program

Ohio STEM Learning Network

This program provides competitive grants to Ohio public schools to expand and sustain high-quality STEM learning.

Amount: $10,000 (Ignite) or $15,000 (Strengthen/Innovate)
Eligibility: Schools
Coverage: Ohio Only

Classroom resourcesInnovationProfessional development

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Deadline: March 31, 2027scholarship

Darke County Foundation — High School Application (Scholarships for High School Class of 2027)

Darke County Foundation

The Darke County Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors from Darke County for pursuing 4-year, 2-year, or vocational degrees.

Amount: Varies — see provider
Eligibility: Students
Coverage: Ohio — Darke County

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Expected to returngrant

GAR Foundation Educator Initiative Grant

GAR Foundation

Up to $5,000 (one classroom) or $10,000 (multiple classrooms) for Summit County, Ohio K-12 educators. Exact 2027 dates to be confirmed.

Amount: Up to $5,000 or $10,000
Eligibility: Teachers, Schools
Coverage: Ohio

InnovationProfessional development

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Frequently asked questions

How many funding programs are available in Ohio?: We currently list 5 programs specifically for Ohio applicants, plus 120 national programs open to applicants in Ohio. The list is verified against official sources on an ongoing basis.
Are there grants specifically for Ohio schools?: Yes. Ohio-specific programs currently listed include Ross Community Foundation Graduating Senior Scholarships, Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarships, Ohio STEM Learning Network — OSLN STEM Education Grant Program and 2 more. These are shown separately from national programs below.
What is the next funding deadline affecting Ohio?: The soonest deadline is NSHSS Healthcare Heroes 2027 — Closes in 3 days. See the upcoming deadlines section for more.
Who can apply for funding in Ohio?: It depends on the program. Some accept applications from individual teachers, others only from schools, districts or nonprofits. Use the "Who's applying" filter below, and check each listing's eligibility section before applying.