Recognizing the extraordinary challenges teachers face, a one-time grant up to $6,000, will be awarded to a public Ohio school building for the purchase of classroom books in grades K-6. Proposals for the grant shall include in this application a brief narrative describing need and a brief description about how the building will benefit from the grant.
Applications are open to any K-6 Ohio public school teacher.
- Past winners may reapply 3 years after last being awarded a grant.
- Current OCTELA Executive Board members are not eligible for this grant.
Grant winners will be recognized at the 2026 OCTELA Conference which will take place March 6-7, 2026.
This grant is for the purchase of classroom books. Grant funds are not intended for the purchase of school or classroom supplies.
Applications are due no later than DECEMBER 1st, 2025.