Grant funding available to school districts and educational institutions to celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial
10/23/2023
Nonprofit, educational and local governmental organizations may apply for grant funding from the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (also known as America 250-Ohio) to support educational and commemorative programming about the 250th anniversary of the independence and founding of the United States.
The purpose of this grant program is to draw attention to the achievements, struggles, honors, innovations and significance of all people in Ohio since before its founding to the present day as described in Ohio law.
- The America 250-Ohio Commission has identified the following themes for Ohio’s Celebration and Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.:
- Celebrations and Signature Events: Impacting Tourism and Economic Development
- Ohio Originals: Highlighting Points of Pride & Unity
- Engaging Youth and Lifelong Learners: Education & Scholarship
- Inclusive Statewide Engagement: Museums, Arts & Culture
- Telling Ohio Stories: Highlighting stories of Ohioans past and present
School districts and other K-12 educational institutions are eligible to apply. There are two cycles for funding fall 2023 and spring 2024. Applications for the fall cycle are due Nov. 17. Visit the Ohio Commission for
the United States Semiquincentennial website for more information.