Ohio · National Grant

Target Education Grants (Ohio)

Target's education philanthropy supports early literacy and STEM learning programs for K-12 students in communities near Target stores, with Ohio schools benefiting from Target's significant retail footprint across the state.

Funding

$2,000–$25,000

Eligibility

Nonprofits and schools near Target store locations in Ohio

Grade Focus

K-12 (early education priority)

Subject

Education / Literacy / STEM

Deadline

Annual (check Target.com/community)

Type

National Grant

About This Grant

Target's community giving program focuses on early childhood education and reading, but the company's STEM education investments have grown as Target has emphasized its tech-forward retail identity. Ohio has hundreds of Target stores, making community grants accessible to schools and nonprofits in virtually every Ohio metro area.

Target education grants support programs that help children and youth succeed in school, with particular interest in underserved communities near Target stores. STEM programs that connect to school readiness, academic success, and future career pathways fit within Target's broad community investment thesis.

Target also runs the DonorsChoose matching program, providing significant leverage for Ohio classroom projects on the platform. Ohio teachers who post STEM projects on DonorsChoose should watch for Target matching campaigns that can fully fund their projects in hours.

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Eligibility

Nonprofits serving children and youth in communities near Target Ohio stores
Programs focused on education, early learning, or STEM for K-12 students
Organizations serving low-income or underserved Ohio communities
Programs demonstrating community impact with measurable outcomes

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Books, educational materials, and program supplies

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Ohio CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

DonorsChoose + Target matching is often more accessible than Target direct grants — post a DonorsChoose project and watch for Target campaigns.
Connect your program to the Target store community it serves — local connection matters for corporate community grants.
Target's early education focus means PreK-3 programs have a particularly strong case; older grade programs should emphasize school success and equity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Target fund STEM directly or is the focus on literacy?

Target's primary focus is early literacy, but STEM programs that serve young students and connect to school success are fundable. Higher grade STEM programs should emphasize equity and outcomes.

Does Target have Ohio-specific grants?

Target community grants are managed locally through store and regional teams. Contact your nearest Target store's community liaison for local grant opportunities.

Is DonorsChoose matching from Target available in Ohio?

Yes. Target runs national DonorsChoose matching campaigns accessible to all Ohio public school teachers.

How do Ohio schools connect with Target's community grants?

Start at corporate.target.com/sustainability and identify the local community giving contact. Building a relationship with the district Target team is the most effective approach.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Ohio CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.