The Educator Initiative Grant Program is dedicated to supporting high-quality teaching and engaged learning in Summit County through its annual Educator Initiative Grant.
Donor Name: GAR Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Summit County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/19/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities
Priority is given to the following:
- Projects/programs that help students meet or exceed Ohio’s learning standards, especially those related to social emotional learning.
- Projects that demonstrate support for keeping learners on track for college and career readiness.
- Projects that include relevant professional development that will enhance the overall teaching and learning experience.
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
Individual classroom teachers or teams of K-12 Summit County educators in public, private, parochial or not-for-profit charter schools
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.
