Each year, the Foundation accepts grant requests from teachers, administrators and community members who have a compelling idea that serves our educational mission. Grants are awarded annually, following the Education Foundation Gala. Over the past 25 years, we have awarded more than $1 million to benefit education in our community.
Funding priority is given to projects which:
- Introduce unique programs supported by contemporary research
- Emphasize emerging technology
- Motivate achievement in arts, sciences and humanities
- Impact a significant number of individuals for the resources invested
- Act as model projects that support the idea of the 21st Century Classroom
2020 GRANTS
The Grandview Heights Marble Cliff Education Foundation sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff communities. Your collective contributions during the gala resulted in raising $69,719 to benefit the Grandview Heights School District and other educational opportunities in our area. Following the gala, the Foundation has awarded the grants outlined below totaling $108,350. The united effort reinforces this years’ gala theme, “There is no place like home.”
College Scholarships – $35,000
College scholarships to the class of 2020.
Back to School Supplies – $54,000
Provides back to school supplies for every Grandview student k-12
Establishment of GHHS student National United Nations Model – $6,545
Enables students to represent a country and research, present, debate and collaberate on behalf of that country at state and national gatherings.
GH Library Summer Reading Program – $3,200
Partnership with the Grandview Heights Public Library to help with marketing and incentives for middle age readers participating in the summer reading program.
Stem-U Bins – $2,447.49
STEM bins for student checkout. Each bin built around a STEM theme with books, toys, manipulatives and task ideas to go with that theme.
Sensory Path – $1,158
Student designed sensory installations to foster movement, motor skills and sensory brain connections in hallway transition areas.
Edison 4/5 ELA Book Expansion – $3,000
Expansion of grade level book library to include Global Read-Aloud books for all students and expanded genres for every reading level.
Kids That Compost – $4,000
KTC partnership with the schools to provide composting receptacles, waste pick up and educational classes for staff and students on how to properly dispose of food waste. A food waste
2019 GRANTS
Following the very successful 2019 Gala, the Education Foundation was able to raise $101,322 for grants with $25,000 going to scholarships. Congratulations to the 2019 grant recipients:
First Robotics
$500 Support for the expansion of the district’s First Robotics program.
Hands of Gratitude
$5000 A community and k-12 district wide service learning project for community members, students, teachers and staff to work together on a common goal. Over 250 prosthetic hands were made
Ohio Craft Museum Art Studio Classroom
$800 Partnership with the Ohio Craft Museum to expand learning opportunities for young artist in our community.
Summer Reading Program
$3369 Partnership with the Grandview Heights Public Library to help with marketing and incentives for middle age readers participating in the summer reading program.
String Instruments
$11,950 In an effort to support the district’s growing orchestra program, string instruments were purchased, allowing the beginning middle school students to have access to instruments within the school.
Biotechnology Training
$7003 In an effort to improve the learning opportunities of the district’s Biology, Honors Biology and AP Biology students, molecular biology equipment was purchased. This equipment allowed for a more
Stevenson Elementary Performance Space
$18,000 The goal of this grant was to transform the Stevenson Elementary gymnasium into a community thinking and learning space, designed to meet and exceed the needs of a 21st
Documenting School Architecture
$2895 By bridging photography and AP History curriculums, students will learn the history of district’s architecture while preserving details through photography.
Art of Play
$3700 Cincinnati artist Deb Brod spent two weeks with Stevenson Elementary students as an artist in residence where she instructed the students in playful learning of art.
First Grade Coding
$8000 The world of technology is an integral component of our society today. In conjunction with the district’s 1 to 1 technology initiative, Lego coding equipment was purchased to help
Yearbook Photography Equipment
$1255 The high school yearbook is an opportunity for the students to gain hands on experience in the world of journalism. By combining written words and photography, students are able
Cooperative Games
$875. To foster a growth mindset approach to teaching, educational games were purchased for the gifted program at Stevenson Elementary.
Celeste Ng
$5000. The Education Foundation sponsored the Grandview Heights Public Library’s evening with author Celeste Ng.
Author Visit
$700 Award winning and New York Times Best Selling Author, Jason Reynolds, spent the day with Stevenson Elementary and Grandview middle school students sharing his passion of books and writing.
Scholarship Program
In 2019 the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Education Foundation introduced a new scholarship program. We gave out a total of $25,000 to six students. Congratulations to the winners!
Scholarship Program
In 2018 the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Education Foundation introduced a new scholarship program. We gave out $25,000 (5 kids received $5,000 scholarships). Congratulations to the winners!
Hands of Gratitude
$9,000 A community and k-12 district wide service learning project for community members, students, teachers and staff to work together on a common goal. Over 250 prosthetic hands were made
Library Summer Reading Program
$1,200 Partnership with the Grandview Heights Public Library to help with marketing and incentives for middle age readers participating in the summer reading program.
First Robotics
$500 Support for the expansion of the district’s First Robotics program.
Grandview Heights Junior Triathlon
$5,500 Partnership with the Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation Department to introduce, encourage and celebrate participation in outdoor activities and a healthy lifestyle for children.
Rotating Art Gallery – Library
$1,260 A collaboration with the High School Art Department to showcase a variety of student art each quarter in a public gallery.
Teaching for Creativity, Partnership with CMoA
$4,550 Professional development workshop for district teaching staff focused on the creative process and its relationship to problem solving.
Quebecois Singer
$800 Partnership with The Ohio State University French Department to bring French singer, Bruno Pelletier, to Columbus. Mr. Pelletier performed for the community and worked directly with students at OSU
21st Century Behavior Unit
$2,919 A work space designed to meet the needs of children with disabilities and behavior, social and emotional needs.
Strings Grant
$4,200 Purchase of new, size appropriate string instruments for middle school students to try while taking orchestra.
Lego Station
$1,179 A permanent kindergarten learning station where kids can play, create and collaborate together.
Beyond Traditional Boundaries
$5,775 Elementary classrooms designed for and dedicated specifically to language arts and literacy and to engineering and problem solving. A classroom set up specifically for a certain area of study
The Art of Architecture
$2,300 Elementary art room Architecture Center materials for children to innovate and create 3D structures based on their study of interior design and architecture.
Historic Photographic Process
$5,676 AP Art History Grant - Wet collodion plate photography process materials and ongoing instruction from a professional historical photographer.
AV Production Studio
$9,426 High school Media Center lab for the production of digital and audio content. A green screen, sound proof booth, production lights and new audio equipment were purchased to assist
Pit Musicians for “Shrek the Musical”
$1,600 Support for the Performing Arts: Live pit musicians to enhance the production and experience of the high school musical for students.
TriVillage Mentor League Kids Book
$6,000 High school mentors and elementary age mentees will work together to write, illustrate and publish a book about Grandview Heights. This is a collaborative effort with community members, government
Mirolo Scholarships
In partnership with the Mirolo Charitable Foundation, $18,000 in scholarships were granted to four Grandview Heights High School Seniors- Joe McCauley, Evelyn Brown, Jack Dobies, and Ashley Linville. Congratulations to all
21st Century Classroom Enhancements
$9,473 to update Social Studies classroom 221 at Grandview Heights High School. The grant funds will be used to bring the High School Social Studies classroom up to 21st century
Adaptive Learning Environment
$5, 000 to fund furnishings for an Adaptive Learning Environment at Larry Larson Middle School. Grant will be used to purchase Rugs, Stability Disks, Learning Stools, Standing Desks, Balance Ball Seating, Foam Mats and Miscellaneous
Educational Games for the Grandview Heights Public Library
$1,250 to fund new educational games for the Grandview Heights Public Library. Grant will be used to purchase 46 Assorted Educational Games and Carrying Cases that the library will make available
Science Classroom Smart Board
$5,759 to fund a Smart Board for the science classroom at Larry Larson Middle School. Grant will be used to purchase a 65” Screen SMART Board and Stand with Tray plus Power
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Station
$4,775.93 to support the creation of a STEAM station at Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School. Grant funds will be used to purchase a 3D Printer, cart, Filament, Robot EV3, 5 Tool
Augmented Reality Sandbox
$2,323 to fund an Augmented Reality Sandbox for Larry Larson Middle School. Grant funds will be used to enhance vigorous learning opportunities in Grandview Heights science and social studies classrooms
Life Skills Learning Lab
$4,172 to fund a Life Skills Learning Lab for Larry Larson Middle School and Edison Intermediate Elementary School. The grant will support the current EILMS classroom unit designed to focus
iPad Pro and Apple Pencil
$1,157 to fund purchase of an iPad Pro, sturdy case and Apple Pencil for 6th graders at Larry Larson Middle School. The iPad Pro will be used to improve collaboration between
Special Education Tools
$10, 606 to support the purchase of new tools for the Grandview Heights High School Special Education and Intervention Specialists. Grant will fund purchase and installation of two Smart Boards
Language Arts Curriculum Program
$4,200 was awarded to support the Language Arts Curriculum Program at Larry Larson Middle School. Grant funds will cover ELA Materials, Junior Great Books, Jacob’s Ladder Series, Independent Reading Materials, and Critical
Grandview Columns Public Art Project
$5050 awarded to the Grandview Columns Public Art Project to partially fund project costs including Resident Artist Fees, Materials and Technology . Five powder coated, galvanized steel columns (donated by the
Kids’ Club After School Program
$437 to support the Kids' Club after school program, Circles for Grandparents.
GHHS Spanish Classroom
$4,954 towards purchase of a smartboard for the Grandview Heights High School Spanish classroom.
EI/LLMS Visual Arts
$4,300 for technology for the Edison Intermediary/Larry Larson Middle School Visual Arts classroom.
GHHS Band Parents Association
$15,000 towards replacement of Grandview Heights High School Marching Band formal uniforms.
Grandview Heights Public Library
$2,139 to provide 31 Early Learning backpacks to the Grandview Heights Public Library.
Robert Louis Stevenson Kindergarten
$28,500 to purchase 20 MacBook Air computers/accessories for Kindergarten Classes.
Health and Wellness Center
$380 for yoga mats for the Health and Wellness Center
GHHS History Classroom
$11,486 to create a multi-focal point class room for the GHHS History classes.
2015 Grant Winners
Grandview Heights Public Library
GHHS Chemistry
GHHS and EI/LLMS Vocal Music
EI/LLMS Intervention Specialist
EI/LLMS Bobcat TV
GHHS Health & Wellness Project
21st Century Classroom Redesigns
2014 Grant Winners
GHHS Media Specialist
GHHS English Teacher
EI/LLMS Counselor
EI/LLMS Science Olympiad Coach
8th Grade Language Arts
5th Grade Social Studies
Stevenson Kindergarten Teachers
Stevenson Second Grade Teachers
Stevenson Third Grade Teachers
2013 Grant Winners
RLS Touch, Type & Swipe
Circle of Grandparents – Adopt a Classroom
GHHS Photography Classroom Equipment
RLS and EI/LLMS All Arts Days
GHHS Legally Blonde musical
EI/LLMS Resource Room Technology
EI/LLMS Special Needs Tech Toolbox
GHHS Interactive Whiteboard
GHHS Biology: Digital Microscope
3rd grade Blended Learning/Technology
6th grade 21st Century Classrooms
Senior English Legacy Library
GHHS Musical – Pit Orchestra
Community Recycling Program
FIRST-Donor Designated
EI/LLMS Bobcat Circle Peer Mentoring
FIRST Robotics- Donor Designated
EI/LLMS 4th Grade Technology Grant
2012 Grant Winners
RLS 2nd Grade Math Assessment Subscription
EI/LLMS 8th Grade English Classroom Technology Upgrades
GHHS Grade Math Classroom Technology & Furniture Improvements
EI/LLMS 5th Grade English Classroom Technology Upgrades
2012 RLS 2nd Grade Math Assessment Subscription
EI/LLMS Bobcat Circle Peer Mentoring
FIRST Robotics- Donor Designated
EI/LLMS 4th Grade Technology Grant
2011 Grant Winners
EI/LLMS STEM Laboratory
RLS Classroom Lockers
Grandview Kids Club Sensory Materials
RLS & EI/LLMS Library iPad Integration
EI/LLMS Thought Lab
EI/LLMS Bobcat Circles Mentoring
GHHS Student Poetry Anthology
GHHS Challenge Day counselling
GHHS Paperless Classroom
FIRST- Donor Designated
GHSD Auditorium Renovation
GHHS Musical Orchestra
RLS & EI/LLMS Library Books
2010 Grant Winners
GHHS Science Dept.- Lab software
EI/LLMS Artist in Residence
GHSD Auditorium Renovation
RLS iRead, uead, weRead
GHHS Writer’s Workshop
CIP, International Teaching Assistant
Kids Club After-school Science Program
FIRST Robotics- Donor Designated
TriVillage Mentor League Health & Wellness Pilot Program
GHHS Library Book Purchase
GHHS French Classroom Seating
2009 Grant Winners
RLS iRead, uRead, weRead
EI/LLMS 7th Grade Smart Board
Jerene Mortenson Visit
EI/LLMS Demonstration Kitchen Improvements
EI/LLMS Science Video Collection
EI/LLMS Junior Achievement Biztown
All Arts Day – K-6 PTO
EI/LLMS Artist in Residence
RLS Recording Experience at Capital University
Grandview Singers
GHHS Chess Club Timers
RLS Visiting Author, Ron Hirshi
GHSD Auditorium renovation
GRANT FAQs
What types of things can I ask for in a grant?
Foundation grants typically fund projects that propose new and innovative ideas that will impact and transform student and/or community learning.
How can I submit my grant proposal?
You can complete your grant application online here or by downloading the pdf of the application form on the same page. If you download the pdf, please keep the narrative of your grant proposal to 3 pages or less. This page limit does not include prices lists of items to be purchased.
Who do I inform that I working on a grant proposal?
If you are a school district employee, your proposal will ideally be designed to support and enhance student learning in alignment with district goals, objectives, and initiatives. Because of this, you should recruit the assistance of the Director of 21st Century Learning and your building’s 21st Century Learning Coach as early as possible. They will guide you through the application process and will connect you with all of the best resources as you develop and refine your proposal.
If you are submitting an educational grant request to benefit the community, not the school district, please visit Contact Us to send any questions you have along the way.
Who needs to sign off on my grant proposal before I submit it to the GHMCEF?
Within the school district, you should have approval from your building principal and the Director of 21st Century Learning. If your grant includes technology purchases, you will also need the signature of the Director of Technology Operations.