If you’re seeking a grant, please consider which of these opportunities best suits your program.

• Large grants: Cycle opens in January, closes in February. Recipients notified by end of April.
  
  Please note! Because the volume of grant applications we receive has increased exponentially, we are not able to follow up each completed grant request with content questions. It is VERY important that your grant be complete when submitted; incomplete applications can’t be funded. We would much prefer to talk with you before you submit to insure that your application is strong! Please note that a letter of support is required for this grant application. Please feel free to contact us at 740-297-7007, or via info@strakerfoundation.org, with any questions.
  
  GRANT REQUESTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR EQUIPMENT OVER $50,000 REQUIRE 3 BIDS. PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
• Small School grants: Cycle opens in January, closes December 15. Accredited schools are welcome to apply. School districts can receive up to $10,000; school district is eligible for 1 or more grants if its projects are selected for funding.
• The Straker Charitable Foundation intends the Small School Grant to help with projects such as field trips, classroom libraries, educational equipment and supplies, start-up funds for learning projects, etc. For larger requests (more than $10,000.00) schools should apply during the spring or fall grant cycles.
  
  Because educational needs change and occur throughout the year, the Foundation is opening the school grant application from January 1, 2025, until December 15, 2025. Requests will be considered on their merits, and each district may receive up to $10,000.00 in grant funding. When the funding limit is reached, schools in that district will need to defer their requests until the following year.
  
  We require the school treasurer’s signature on all grant applications.
  
  For questions about the grant-writing process, please feel free to contact us at 740-297-7007 or info@strakerfoundation.org.
• Please note that, depending on the Foundation’s funding commitments in any year, Small School Grants and Fall Grants may not be offered.

APPLYING FOR A GRANT IN ONE CYCLE DOES NOT PRECLUDE APPLYING IN ANOTHER. HOWEVER, MAJOR AWARD WINNERS MAY BE ASKED NOT TO REAPPLY FOR A SET PERIOD.

Download Sample Documents

If you are unsure of what we anticipate receiving for the detailed budget requirements, current financials and grant letters we have sample documents and guidelines available for you to review below.