Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is inviting schools to apply for a Learning Links grant. These grant funds are available through the continuing support of Charles H. Dater Foundation.
Donor Name: Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF)
State: Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky
Counties: Dearborn County (IN), Butler County (OH), Clermont County (OH), Hamilton County (OH), Warren County (OH), Boone County (KY), Campbell County (KY), Kenton County (KY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/03/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,250
Details:
GCF invests in the expertise of trusted partners, such as their local schools, to build a more equitable region. One of the many ways they support their partners is by offering competitive grants that align with their donors’ interest areas. Funding in these areas is made available through their Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Funding Focus
Proposals should explicitly address the following purpose:
- Allow local K-12 educators the opportunity for creative, interesting, educational projects or events they would like to bring to their school or classroom.
Funding Information
The maximum grant award for the 2022 Learning Links cycle is $1,250, however they accept grant requests for lower amounts.
Use of Funds
Funding may be used to support, expand or strengthen existing projects or events or launch new projects or events. Projects or events may be held in person or virtually. In addition to classroom programming, projects can include after-school programming and service-learning projects. Funding may also support capital costs for equipment or supplies which then become property of the school.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be teachers, principals and other educators at local schools serving students K-12.
- Schools must be located in the Greater Cincinnati region which includes the counties of: Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont in Ohio; Boone, Kenton and Campbell in Kentucky; and Dearborn in Indiana.
- Preference will be given to projects that:
- Inspire innovative, creative and fun ideas that encourage student participation.
- Promote diversity, multicultural or intergenerational events.
- Projects or programs that boost student’s academic performance.
- Projects or programs that provide students opportunities to engage and serve the community.
- Have lasting impact on students, the school and its staff.
- Proposals will be accepted by schools who meet the criteria and align strongly with the purpose of this RFP.
- Schools applying for funding should verify that all vendors paid with grant funds are on their district’s approved vendor list.
For more information, visit Learning Links Grant.
