Ohio School Grants

Ohio School Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc.
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

The GPD Employees' Foundation supports K-12 public schools and local non-profits that assist at-risk children and those with special needs. Established in 2014, the foundation aims to enhance educational experiences and community well-being through grants. With a focus on impactful programs like STEAM and literacy, it ensures funds are directed towards initiatives aligned with its mission. The grant cycle runs annually from October to January, and applicants are encouraged to apply if their projects align with the foundation's goals.

Overview

Note; The grant cycle runs annually October-January. Check social media for up-to-date info. Our Story Serving our communities has always been an important piece of GPD Group’s culture. From volunteer relationships with local organizations around our offices to holiday giving programs, we have always believed that it is our responsibility to give back to the communities that have given us so much. In 2014, GPD Group took our desire to give back to the next level and created “The GPD Employees’ Foundation,” a 501©(3) that focused on bettering the lives of children in our communities. Our Foundation awards grants to K-12 public schools that enrich the educational experience of all students and to local non-profit organizations that support children who are at-risk or who live with special and medical needs. We believe that by focusing our efforts on improving the lives of children, we are, in turn, making a long-term commitment to the future of the communities we serve. Due to our strong family values, we place a high value involving ourselves within the communities we live in and serve. Mission To encourage the enrichment of the public education experience for K-12 students and to support at-risk children or those with medical and special needs in the communities we serve. Background We are constantly inspired by the sheer number of great organizations and hard-working educators out there working hard to make a difference. While we wish we could give to everyone, it is important that we allocate our money to causes and people who align with our mission and who match the interests of our employees. Additionally, we know that our applicants are busy, and we don’t want anyone to waste time applying for a grant that does not align. Types of Programs We Fund Learning technologySpecial needs day campsSTEAM programsLiteracy programsAnimal assisted therapyHospital therapy programsClassroom suppliesArt programsAt-risk youth programsField tripsFoster care supportRoboticsHygiene closetsADA assistanceMusic therapyFood programsLife skills programs…and more!

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Supports a K-12 public school program or project. It can be from a teacher, a principal, a superintendent, a counselor, etc. Supports a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works with children who are at-risk and/or who have special or medical needs.

Ineligibility

We do not supportGeneral fundingTeacher salaries/overtime payReligiously affiliated organizations/ schoolsCharter schools and private schools separate from public school districtsSchool scholarshipsBuilding maintenanceTraining program for teachersLarge organizations with no local connectionsKickstarter programs for non-profits