Battelle Funds New OSLN Classroom Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Battelle is funding the Ohio STEM Learning Network’s newest grant program to foster the creation of new of sustainable STEM education programming in classrooms and schools across Ohio. Educators from around the state of Ohio can now apply for the Ohio STEM Learning Network STEM Classroom Grant Program to create STEM learning projects this year.

Applicants may apply for either a $2,500 or $5,000 classroom grant. Applications for the 2021-22 school year open Oct. 21 and close Dec. 2, 2021. Awards will be announced mid-January 2022. Eligible applicants are teachers or school administrators in public or private schools, grades K through 12. Schools must be in Ohio. Awards must be made to an organization or fiscal agent that is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3) or a governmental agency.

Projects should align to one of the following focus areas:

1. Community Problem Solving
2. STEM Career Exploration
3. Building STEM Mindsets
4. Design Thinking and Infrastructure

Details including the application, funding requirements, and tips for a successful application are posted here and at https://osln.org/grant.

About the Ohio STEM Learning Network

The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping the State of Ohio inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders. The network operates as a public-private partnership between the Ohio Department of Education and Battelle.

About Battelle

Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental industries. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.