The Abington Foundation Grant

The Abington Foundation offers grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations serving Cuyahoga County, Ohio, with a strong focus on four program areas: education, pathways to economic independence, healthcare, and cultural activities. The foundation has a longstanding history of supporting organizations that align with its mission of strengthening the community and improving the quality of life for residents. Applications are accepted through a structured cycle that repeats three times each year, with a clear process overseen by staff and the Board of Trustees. The grant program is designed to provide funding to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that deliver services in at least one of the foundation’s priority areas. In some limited cases, organizations outside of Cuyahoga County may be invited by a Trustee to apply. However, organizations must be in good standing with the foundation and have submitted any required interim or final reports from previously awarded grants before they can be considered for new funding. This ensures accountability and effective stewardship of foundation resources. The application process is fully online. Applications become available one month prior to each deadline, with due dates falling on December 1 for the March board meeting, April 1 for the June board meeting, and September 1 for the November board meeting. Applicants must submit completed proposals by the end of the specified day; late or mailed submissions are not accepted. Once submitted, applications cannot be modified. Applicants receive email confirmation upon submission and may be contacted for additional documentation or information during review. Decisions are communicated within two weeks of each board meeting through the grants management system. To apply, organizations must create an online account that serves as the permanent access point for all current and future submissions and reports. A single email address and password must be selected for organizational use, ensuring that all grant-related communication and reporting is centralized. If a grant writer is contracted, they must use the organization’s account rather than their own, and email addresses cannot be shared between multiple organizations. Applicants are strongly advised to prepare responses to application questions in a separate document, then paste into the online form to avoid data loss. Saving regularly within the system is emphasized, as unsaved progress may be lost if the browser’s navigation buttons are used. Applications are reviewed first by foundation staff, then by the Board of Trustees, which meets three times annually to make funding decisions. During the review process, applicants may be contacted for additional information or a site visit. Notification of the board’s decision—whether funding is awarded or denied—is delivered electronically. This process ensures fair consideration of all requests while maintaining efficiency and transparency. The foundation emphasizes careful preparation of the application. Applicants are encouraged to review the foundation’s focus areas, eligibility requirements, and deadlines before beginning, and to collect all required documents in advance. The process includes built-in tips to help streamline completion, including reminders not to use the browser back button and to regularly save work. The structured cycles and digital management system create a predictable process for applicants and a consistent review timeline for the foundation. Through this grant program, the Abington Foundation supports organizations committed to education, economic independence, healthcare, and cultural programming within Cuyahoga County.

Prepare responses in Word, save regularly, do not use back button, maintain single organizational account