GHMCEF Annual Education Grant

Geographic Scope: Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff, Ohio

Each year, the Foundation accepts grant requests from Grandview Heights and/or Marble Cliff teachers, administrators and community members who have a compelling ideas that serve the educational mission. Since 1991, the foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million to benefit education in the community. The 2025-2026 grant cycle is currently open.

Focus Areas:

• Academic achievement
• Arts and humanities
• Lifelong learning opportunities
• Contemporary research-supported initiatives
• Current or emerging technology
• Multicultural sensitivity and global awareness
• Student, staff, family, business and community partnerships
• New or unique programs or services

Applications MORE Likely to Be Accepted:

• Impact a significant number of students or community members for the resources invested
• Are supported by contemporary research
• Emphasize current or emerging technology
• Promote multicultural sensitivity and global awareness
• Involve academic achievement, arts and humanities, or lifelong learning opportunities
• Promote student, staff, family, business and community partnerships
• Involve new or unique programs or services

Applications LESS Likely to Be Accepted:

• Involve "Bricks and Mortar" or consumable supplies
• Fund travel or scholarships for one or a small number of students
• Are primarily related to athletic activities
• Are typically funded by operating budgets or already established funding resources
• Request reimbursement for items purchased or projects funded by other entities prior to grant request

Background: The foundation has awarded 299+ grants totaling $1,503,590 into schools and community.

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application form available on the grants page
2. Gather appropriate approvals from school or organization leaders in advance
3. Submit the form online, asserting that you have gathered appropriate school or organization approvals
4. Await contact from a foundation member regarding the status of your application

Required Information

Complete all details in the form including:

• School district leader or organization leader approval
• All required application fields

Submission

• Format: Online form submission
• Deadline: November 7, 2025 (for 2025-2026 cycle)
• Notification: January 2026