The purpose of Capital Grants is to enhance our schools by providing learning opportunities that cannot be offered through normal district budget avenues. Priority will be given to innovative and creative opportunities that enrich a large number of our students.
PLEASE NOTE: This single application is now the only format through which funding may be requested from any one of the following organizations:
- Indian Hill Boosters
- Indian Hill Foundation
- Indian Hill PTO
Prior to submitting a grant inquiry, the requestor must have initially spoken with an IH administrator or school principal and are in agreement this is the most viable option to request funding. This assures collaboration and that budgets and available funds are best maximized across the district.
PRIORITY FUNDING:
- IH Boosters organization supports our students as they participate in arts, athletics and extracurricular clubs. Requesters will need to ensure appropriate lead time to enable discussion and voting and should plan accordingly as requests for a quick turn-around cannot be met.
- IH Foundation funds projects focused on innovative programs, professional development for staff and faculty, and community-building programs & projects. All grants submitted to the Foundation are reviewed year-round on a monthly basis by the IHF Board Grant Chair (Lauren Crandall) and grants sub-committee.
- IH PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting the educational experience of all learners within the district by fostering relationships among the school, parents, and teachers.
CRITERIA FOR FUNDING:
- Funding request fits one of the priority funding areas listed above.
- Depending on the type and size of the grant, reporting requirements may vary. We will communicate with you on expected reporting and communications when notifying applicants of the grant decision.
- Marketing and promotion consideration for programs or projects funded will be communicated when notifying applicants of the grant decision.
GRANT REVIEW AND APPROVAL TIMELINE:
New this year, grants will be reviewed across three funding cycles by representatives from all supporting organizations. This coordinated process ensures alignment and clarity for applicants.
There are three deadlines within the cycle, and applications will be reviewed collectively after each deadline.
- September 15, 2025
- November 7, 2025
- February 6, 2026
We appreciate your attention to these updates as we streamline the process to better serve our schools and students.
Fall Cycle
August 1 – September 15
- Grant request form opens
- Educators are encouraged to submit proposals for consideration
September 15
- Fall Grant Submission Deadline
September 16
- PTO, Boosters, IHF and District meeting to review grants and determine appropriate funders.
- Each organization moves forward with their grant requests and is responsible for working with grantee, review, decisions, etc.
Winter Cycle
October 15 – November 7
- Grant request form opens
- Educators are encouraged to submit proposals for consideration
November 7
- Winter Grant Submission Deadline
November 8
- PTO, Boosters, IHF and District meeting to review grants and determine appropriate funders.
- Each organization moves forward with their grant requests and is responsible for working with grantee, review, decisions, etc.
Spring Cycle
January 6 – February 9
- Spring grant window opens
- Educators may submit proposals for second semester projects or forward planning
February 9
- Spring Grant Submission Deadline
February 10
- PTO, Boosters, IHF and District meeting to review grants and determine appropriate funders.
- Each organization moves forward with their grant requests and is responsible for working with grantee, review, decisions, etc.
Please contact Jen Brunette at 513-272-5932, should you have any questions regarding grants.