Ohio State Funding
OSLN Classroom Grant Program
Eligibility
- Classroom teachers in a K–12 public, private, and charter school in Ohio
- Projects can be new or expanding projects that directly impact students in a classroom setting
- Preference may be given to STEM educators or those aligned with Ohio's learning standards
Goals
- Support innovative, STEM-focused classroom projects
- Promote creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application of knowledge
- Encourage student engagement and hands-on learning
Application Due Date
- Opens July 29, 2025
- Due September 2, 2025
Grant Cycle
- Awards announced in November 2025
- Funds must be spent by the end of the 2025–2026 school year
Grant Award Total Amount
- Up to $5,000 per classroom
Allowable Purchases
- Hands-on classroom materials such as LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential and SPIKE™ Prime kits
- Science and STEM curriculum tools that promote inquiry and design thinking
- Professional development for educators using LEGO Education solutions to implement STEM-aligned instruction
Program Implementation Requirements
- Projects must demonstrate use of at least one STEM Learning and Teaching element, such as:
- Integrating academic disciplines
- Implementing problem- or project-based learning
- Using modern technology and computational thinking
- Personalizing learning for student needs
- Priority given to projects involving community partnerships and real-world connections
- Grant recipients may be asked to share project outcomes or success stories with the Ohio STEM Learning Network
Keep in Mind
- LEGO Education has state standards-aligned curriculum that supports Ohio classroom teachers.
- Proposals should align with Ohio’s STEM and STEAM Designation Rubric
- Strong applications clearly articulate the student impact and alignment to STEM outcomes
- Include a quote or detailed budget to strengthen the application and show planning
- Focus on sustainability and potential for replication or scaling in future years
- Emphasize real-world application and local impact