The McGinty Family Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in the State of Ohio public schools, as well as private primary and secondary education institutions in all subject areas. The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving that deepens their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. Additionally, the work should help students develop habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.

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Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, and software. Although some funds may be allocated to support professional development necessary for project implementation, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students.

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As you might expect, we receive more requests each year than we are able to fund with our limited resources. As a result, we cannot fund proposals that do not align with our current programming framework and guidelines.

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Grant Range:

• Grants to teachers: up to $2,000

• Grants to schools: up to $25,000

 

Preference will be given to special education projects.

 

Eligibility:

 

Applicants must be Licensed and practicing in Ohio :

• School teachers in grades pre-K–12

• School education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions

• Organizations with a verifiable 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS

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The McGinty Family Foundation especially encourages grant applications from:

• Teachers with fewer than seven years of experience in the profession

• Education support professionals

 

Education support professionals include para-teachers, school speech therapists, and student services workers.

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The Foundation does not make permanent commitments of support to any type of project. In most cases, the Foundation will not consider grant requests from individuals or those intended solely for capital improvements.

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Restrictions:

 

Grant funds may not be used for:

• Endowments

• General operating funds, indirect costs, grant administration fees, or salaries

• After-school, weekend, or summer programs

• Travel expenses

• Conference fees for more than one person

• Lobbying or political purposes

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Site Visit:

 

Each application is given careful consideration. If necessary, a site visit may be requested from our Board of Trustees; however, site visits are not a mandatory part of our grantmaking process.

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​​​​​​Grant approvals are determined by the Board of Trustees based on recommendations from the Distribution Committee

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Grant Application Deadlines:

• Febuary 1st

• May 1st

• September 1st

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Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision approximately 3–4 weeks after the deadline.

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