Ohio grants for teachers, PTOs & booster clubs
11 open grants. 4 close in the next 90 days. Every deadline and amount below was read on the funder's own website, and each entry shows the date we checked it. Updated October 18, 2026.
Why this exists: free grant sites often list old deadlines and wrong amounts. We link straight to the source so you can confirm before you write.
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Closing in the next 90 days
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Nov 1, 2026 (expected)
Toshiba America Foundation: Grades 6-12 STEM grants, $5,000 or more
$5,000 or more · full proposal
Teachers of grades 6-12, national (not Ohio-specific). The page does not say public or private, but funding usually goes to K-12 schools. Individuals, summer, club and after-school projects are excluded. A school can hold only one grant at a time.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Dec 1, 2026 (expected)
Toshiba America Foundation: Grades 6-12 STEM grants under $5,000 (Dec cycle)
Under $5,000 · short form
Teachers of grades 6-12, national (not Ohio-specific). The page does not say public or private, but funding usually goes to K-12 schools. Individuals, summer, club and after-school projects are excluded.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Dec 11, 2026
KidsGardening: Youth Garden Grant (2027 cycle)
Most awards are $750; five also get a container-garden package valued at $1,970 · short form
US school and youth garden programs that start or improve a garden. The program must serve at least 15 youth ages 0-18 in under-resourced communities, and the group must have under $5,000 in garden grants in 2026. Recent KidsGardening grantees are excluded. National (not Ohio-specific).
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Dec 18, 2026 (expected)
AEP (American Electric Power): Teacher Vision Grants
$100-$500 · short form
Teachers in AEP service territory, which includes parts of Ohio served by AEP Ohio. Classroom projects.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
Later this school year & rolling
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Jan 21, 2027
Fund for Teachers: Fellowship grants (2027 cycle)
Varies by merit and available funds; the page states no amount · full proposal
Full-time preK-12 teachers in public, private or charter schools with at least 3 years of teaching. At least 50% of their time must be instruction, and they must return to a classroom the following year. Past recipients wait 5 years. National (not Ohio-specific).
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Feb 15, 2027 (expected)
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation: Grants-to-Educators (Round 1)
Up to $3,000 · short form
Ohio-only. Teachers and administrators in PK-12 non-religious public schools. A principal endorsement letter is required, and a superintendent letter if awarded.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Mar 1, 2027 (expected)
Toshiba America Foundation: Grades 6-12 STEM grants under $5,000 (Mar cycle)
Under $5,000 · short form
Teachers of grades 6-12, national (not Ohio-specific). The page does not say public or private, but funding usually goes to K-12 schools. Individuals, summer, club and after-school projects are excluded.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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May 1, 2027 (expected)
Toshiba America Foundation: Grades 6-12 STEM grants, $5,000 or more (May cycle)
$5,000 or more · full proposal
Teachers of grades 6-12, national (not Ohio-specific). The page does not say public or private, but funding usually goes to K-12 schools. A school can hold only one grant at a time.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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May 15, 2027 (expected)
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation: Grants-to-Educators (Round 2)
Up to $3,000 · short form
Ohio-only. Teachers and administrators in PK-12 non-religious public schools. A principal endorsement letter is required, and a superintendent letter if awarded.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Jun 1, 2027 (expected)
Toshiba America Foundation: Grades 6-12 STEM grants under $5,000 (Jun cycle)
Under $5,000 · short form
Teachers of grades 6-12, national (not Ohio-specific). The page does not say public or private, but funding usually goes to K-12 schools. Individuals, summer, club and after-school projects are excluded.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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Rolling (apply any time)
Good Sports: Equipment, apparel and footwear donations for schools and youth organizations
Up to 8 in-kind donations over two years; the page gives no dollar value, and recipients pay a 5% shipping and handling fee · short form
US schools and youth organizations serving ages 3-18 in high-poverty areas. Schools need more than half of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and no tuition. Participation fees must be $299 or less. National (not Ohio-specific). Individuals cannot apply.
Funder's page · checked 2026-10-18
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