Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Grant

The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) was established in 1999 following a joint venture between Massillon Community Hospital and Akron General Medical Center. Its primary objective was to ensure sustainable funding for health and wellness initiatives across Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas, and Eastern Wayne counties in Ohio. As of 2016, HFGM transitioned to become a supporting foundation under the Stark Community Foundation umbrella. Since its inception, HFGM has awarded more than $3 million to local organizations committed to enhancing community health. The foundation's mission is to support improvements in health status, foster wellness activities, and enhance overall community well-being. It invests in nonprofit organizations that provide impactful services to residents within its geographic scope. HFGM envisions a healthier community and focuses its funding efforts on programs that promote physical, emotional, and mental health. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt private agencies, 501(c)(3) organizations recognized as public charities, or government entities. Proposals must serve residents of specific municipalities in the three target counties and must outline well-structured programs that demonstrate a measurable health benefit. The foundation does not fund general administrative overhead unrelated to the project, religious programming, annual appeals, endowments, or lobbying efforts. The foundation offers two grant cycles each year. The spring cycle opens January 19, 2026, and closes on March 13, 2026, with award notifications expected in May. The fall cycle begins June 29, 2026, and concludes August 21, 2026, with awards announced in October. Applications must be submitted online via Stark Community Foundation’s Grant Portal. Evaluation of proposals is conducted by the HFGM Board of Directors, which comprises local professionals who assess alignment with the foundation’s mission. Recipients are required to submit a final evaluation report at the end of the grant period. This includes a narrative summary of the project's impact and a financial report detailing expenditures. Failure to submit this report may affect eligibility for future funding. For application questions, interested parties can contact Grants Administrator Robyn Guedel via phone at 234-458-2913 or email at [email protected].