Ohio grants for Nonprofits

This grant provides funding to organizations in Ohio to expand harm reduction services for underserved populations, particularly those reentering the community from correctional facilities and facing systemic barriers to healthcare.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local agencies in Ohio to implement school-based dental sealant programs aimed at preventing tooth decay in high-risk children.

Stark County native and activist Craig Covey has dedicated his life to advocating for marginalized communities. Now, he’s awarding non-discrimination grants to local organizations as a way to continue to support racial, cultural and sexual minorities in our community. Through the recently established Craig Covey LGBT and Diversity Pride Fund at Stark Community Foundation, he plans to award $5,000 to Stark County nonprofits that have or plan to adopt non-discrimination clauses in their staff, board, volunteer and program policies. “A community that recognizes and embraces the diversity of its people is a stronger and more attractive and interesting community. Inclusion at the table has always been the American way,” said Covey.

This funding opportunity supports events and projects that boost tourism in Union County, Ohio, targeting both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, as well as municipalities, to enhance the area's appeal and economic impact.

This funding opportunity supports Ohio-based community organizations in developing innovative health programs that address and reduce health disparities among minority populations, focusing on prevention and lifestyle modifications.

This funding opportunity supports various mentoring and intervention programs aimed at reducing violence and fostering positive relationships among youth and families in the community.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lorain to develop community services in areas such as health, mental health, youth and senior support, homelessness, and food accessibility.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio's local mental health and addiction boards and qualified non-profit organizations to expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals affected by opioid and stimulant use disorders.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

This grant provides funding to public and non-religious private schools, as well as nonprofit organizations partnering with public schools in Ohio, to support innovative educational projects that improve teaching and learning.

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on implementing suicide prevention programs specifically targeting adult males aged 25 to 59 in high-burden counties across Ohio.

This funding opportunity is designed for hospitals, universities, and nonprofit organizations in Ohio to conduct research on pediatric cancer, focusing on its causes, treatment, and management.

The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund of The Piqua Community Foundation invites charitable organizations serving Piqua residents to apply for unrestricted funding. The Piqua Community Foundation's mission is to encourage charitable giving to benefit the citizens of Piqua, and this grant program directly aligns with that mission by providing financial support to local organizations. The foundation offers various methods for donors to fulfill their charitable giving wishes, and the Hartzell Fund is a key component of this strategy, focusing on direct community benefit. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are the residents of Piqua, as served by eligible charitable organizations. The impact goal is to support a wide array of charitable activities that improve the lives of Piqua citizens, without specific programmatic restrictions. This allows recipient organizations to address their most pressing needs and implement initiatives that they deem most effective for the community. The program's priorities and focus are on broad community support, rather than specific sectors or types of projects. While the foundation's community grants often go to school organizations, the Hartzell grants are explicitly not intended to be school-specific. However, organizations that operate within school systems, such as UVMC Rachel’s Challenge or Brukner’s Owl Extraordinaire program, are still eligible to apply, indicating a nuanced approach to supporting educational or youth-focused initiatives within a broader community context. Expected outcomes include the sustained operation and enhanced services of charitable organizations within Piqua, ultimately leading to a stronger, more vibrant community. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the unrestricted nature of the funding implies that recipient organizations will be responsible for defining and achieving their own impact metrics, which align with their individual missions and the overall benefit of Piqua residents. The Piqua Community Foundation's strategic priority, as evidenced by this fund, is to act as a significant enabler of local philanthropy and community development. Their theory of change appears to be that by providing flexible, unrestricted funding to well-established and impactful charitable organizations, they empower these groups to most effectively address community needs. This approach allows for a dynamic response to evolving challenges within Piqua, fostering a resilient and supportive environment for its residents.

This program provides financial support to businesses, nonprofits, and public entities in Ohio for energy efficiency projects that reduce energy costs and emissions while creating or retaining jobs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for urban forestry projects that benefit disadvantaged communities in Ohio by enhancing tree canopies and improving environmental quality.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan that support programs enabling senior citizens to live independently.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is currently accepting applications for its Safety Net Grant Program. This program is directly aligned with the foundation's mission to ensure that all individuals in the Greater Cincinnati region have access to essential resources such as food and shelter, while also increasing access to well-integrated, trauma-informed mental and behavioral health services. This initiative reflects GCF's strategic priority to address fundamental community needs and support the well-being of its residents through a comprehensive approach to health and stability. The target beneficiaries of the Safety Net Grant Program are the residents across the Greater Cincinnati region, encompassing specific counties in Indiana (Dearborn), Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, Campbell), and Ohio (Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont). The program aims to achieve significant impact by supporting or expanding existing programs, enacting capital improvements, launching new initiatives, or building organizational capacity within these communities. The overarching goal is to strengthen the safety net for vulnerable populations, thereby improving their access to critical support systems. For the 2024 Safety Net cycle, GCF has approximately $800,000 available, with individual grants awarded for up to $50,000. Preference will be given to organizations that develop solutions with a racial equity lens, demonstrating GCF's commitment to equitable outcomes. Proposals with clear and measurable outcomes are highly favored, as are organizations that have demonstrated partnerships, collaboration, and alignment with community-wide efforts. GCF also prioritizes organizations that have shown insights from past results and utilize an asset-based approach to their work, indicating a theory of change that values evidence-based practices and community-led solutions. The expected outcomes of the Safety Net Grant Program include increased access to food, shelter, and high-quality mental and behavioral health services for individuals in the region. Organizations applying must be tax-exempt (501(c)(3) status) or a government agency, or utilize a fiscal agent. While the grant duration is not specified, the funding is intended to support sustainable efforts. Funding will not be awarded for campaigns or special events, emphasizing GCF's focus on direct program support and capacity building to achieve lasting positive change within the community.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio that are collaborating to improve service delivery through shared resources, training, and strategic partnerships.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit initiatives in Franklin County that promote social equity and economic mobility for marginalized populations through community-wide programs and education on inclusivity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible agencies in Ohio to implement programs and strategies aimed at reducing fall-related injuries and deaths among older adults.