Battelle Funds 16 Central Ohio STEM Programs Serving 14,000 Youth
Sixteen Central Ohio nonprofits will receive $968,000 through the 2026 Battelle Central Ohio STEM Grants, expanding high-impact science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning opportunities for more than 14,000 students and 1,400 educators across the region.
The 2026 awards lift Battelle's cumulative giving through this program to $8.8 million since the grants began in 2013. This year’s portfolio highlights a strong focus on innovation: artificial intelligence-driven programming at Franklin Park Conservatory, aviation pathways with Urban Aviators Society, immersive biomedical exploration through Educational Solutions and earn-a-bike engineering at Franklinton Cycle Works.
"These programs put real tools in the hands of students that build STEM skills," said Wes Hall, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Education at Battelle. "By funding local organizations, we can meet kids where they are and foster connections to future careers."
Facts about the 2026 Central Ohio STEM Grant
