Grant Opportunity Aimed at Supporting Nonprofit Organizations in Ohio (USA)
GrantID: 65314
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant opportunity is aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and community groups based in a particular county (for example, in Ohio). Its purpose is to promote projects that address local needs in fields such as arts and culture, civic engagement, education, environmental conservation and animal welfare, health, and human services. The foundation seeks to partner with organizations that are already doing work in the community, enhancing capacity, delivering impact, and aligning with strategic priorities.
Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, public schools, municipalities, or government-related units. In cases where a proposed organization does not hold its own nonprofit status, it may partner with a qualified nonprofit as a fiscal sponsor. Projects must benefit the local county region and serve its residents. Applicants must have a governing board and operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. Some types of proposals are not eligible—such as grants to individuals, travel or study abroad, research fellowships, annual campaigns or dues, endowments outside the foundation, or certain social or fraternal groups.
The funds may support program costs or general operations of qualifying organizations whose work is aligned with the foundation’s focal areas. Grants are used for project implementation, staffing, materials, community engagement, program delivery, or capacity building. The foundation evaluates proposals based on alignment with its strategy, community impact, sustainability, and organizational strength.
This grant follows an annual competitive cycle. The application window typically opens in summer and closes in August, with decisions announced by late November or early December. Each organization may submit up to a limited number of applications in a cycle (for example, up to three). The foundation assesses all proposals in a structured review process, giving priority to proposals most closely aligned with its six core focus areas. Past years have seen many grants awarded across a broad range of community projects.
Overall, this grant is designed to help local nonprofits maintain or expand services in critical sectors, support creative community solutions, and strengthen the fabric of the region through thoughtful, targeted investment.
Those working in Non-Profit Support Services and located in Ohio may meet the eligibility criteria for this grant. To browse other funding opportunities suited to your focus areas, visit The Grant Portal and try the Search Grant tool.
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