06/16/2026
Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library wins Central Ohio STEM Grant from Battelle
COLUMBUS, Ohio 6/16/2026 - Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library has been awarded a Central Ohio STEM Grant from Battelle to support The Sound of Reading Family Summer Reading Program. This funding will expand STEM opportunities for hundreds of students in the West Jefferson and surrounding communities throughout the summer. For more information about participating in the program, go to the library’s website at www.hbmlibrary.org or call 614-879-8448.
This year’s portfolio of 16 out-of-classroom programs will bring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to life for more than 14,000 young people across Central Ohio.
Totaling $968,000, the 2026 awards under the Central Ohio STEM Grants push Battelle's cumulative giving through this program to more than $8.8 million since its launch in 2013.
"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 Grants
• Total Funding Awarded: $968,000
• Projected Student Impact: 14,000+
• Projected Teacher Impact: 1,400+
• Cumulative Funding Since 2013: $8.8 million
About Battelle
Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, since its founding in 1929, Battelle makes the world better by commercializing technology, giving back to our communities, and supporting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. For more information, visit www.battelle.org.
