The Educator Initiative Grant aims to support high-quality teaching and engaged learning in Summit County.
Donor Name: GAR Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Summit County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Since 2004, the Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program has annually supported teacher-initiated, classroom-based projects in Summit County.
Funding Information
- Grants to improve achievement in one classroom: Up to $5,000.
- Grants to improve achievement in two or more classrooms, grade levels, or departments: Up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Teams of K-12 Summit County educators in public, private, parochial, or not-for-profit charter schools are eligible to apply.
- Projects must:
- Help students meet or exceed Ohio’s Learning Standards.
- Incorporate evidence-based teacher professional development.
- Help teachers and students achieve and/or promote the district or school’s vision.
- Demonstrate support for keeping learners on track for college and career readiness, as demonstrated by the cradle-to-career journey.
- EIG does not fund:
- Teacher stipends
- Furniture or capital improvements
- Incentives or rewards for students (pencils, pens, stickers, etc)
- Standard school supplies
- Any materials or supplies not connected to the curricular purpose of EIG.
For more information, visit GAR Foundation.
