Ohio state education grants
In partnership with the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) and the federal government's No Child Left Behind Act, the state of Ohio has a number of education grants available for schools, colleges and universities to apply for. Funded programs and projects include science, mathematics and teacher professional development--all geared toward improving opportunity and achievement for kids in K-12 schools.
The Ohio Space Grant Consortium Mini-Grant Program
With funding through NASA and as part of the National Space Grant, the Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) makes possible funding for K-12 activities through mini-grants. Up to $1,500 is available for Ohio K-12 teachers to apply for in support of "innovative projects and programs" in any content area as long as it involves science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Matching funds are required, and applications may be completed online or by requesting a copy from the main office. Funding preference is given to women and minorities for projects that have a lasting impact beyond the funding timeline.
Ohio Space Grant Consortium
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
800-828-6742
osgc.org/Minigrant.html
Ohio Space Grant Consortium Seed Grant Program
The OSGC also makes available the Seed Grant Program, which provides money to support "innovative programs" and research in space-related industries. Funds support institutions of higher education, college prep programs, public outreach and research related to infrastructure. Research infrastructure can apply for up to $10,000, while educational institutions and interests can receive up to $2,500. The OSGC also has two research grant programs: one for university research, the other for student research focused on industry, NASA and space infrastructure.
Ohio Space Grant Consortium
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
800-828-6742
osgc.org/Seedgrant.html
Ohio Improving Teacher Quality Program
To help improve teacher qualifications and knowledge to better teach students, the state of Ohio provides funding through the Improving Teacher Quality States Grant Program, funded by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Public and private schools and institutions of higher education can apply for funds to develop teacher, paraprofessional and administrator preparedness programs to ultimately better serve students. Partnerships are favored, such as a public school-college partnership, or university and a school district. In 2009, the University of Akron's Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies was awarded more than $88,863 for the program "Drinking Water Issues as a Context for Problem-Based Science Instruction." Kent State University's Conceptual Chemistry for Teachers of Grades 4-9 was awarded $106,072, and $97,632 was awarded to Ohio State University for Teaching Algebra in Context.
Ohio Board of Regents
30 East Broad Street, 36th floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614-466-6000
regents.ohio.gov/academic_programs/itqp/index.php
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