Ohio grants for Nonprofits

The Gallia Community Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Gallia County residents and communities.Donor Name: Gallia Community FoundationState: OhioCounty: Gallia County (OH)Type of Grant: GrantDeadline: 09/10/2024Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not MentionedDetails:Grants will be awarded for projects and programs advancing opportunities across five areas of need, known as the Pillars of Prosperity: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading efforts that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Gallia County.Funding InformationFunding requests should be between $500 and $5,000, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact.Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations include 501(c) organizations under the Internal Revenue Code.Organizations other than 501(c)(3) may be asked to confirm the charitable purpose of the proposed activity. Public organizations include public school districts, higher education institutions, government subdivisions like municipalities and other entities that are audited through the Auditor of State.Groups that do not have either status but are working in fiscal sponsorship with either a nonprofit or public entity are eligible to apply but will be asked to identify the specific fiscal sponsor.For more information, visit Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan for programs that educate, advocate, and offer support services to individuals with mental illness and their families.

The annual grant cycle for the 2024 period runs from April 22 to May 24. Applications are open to organizations serving Ohio and Marshall Counties in West Virginia, as well as Belmont County in Ohio. Eligible applicants must be recognized as 501(c)(3) organizations or partner with a nonprofit fiscal agent. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 and will only be accepted via email at [email protected], with the organization name in the subject line. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Each organization is limited to one application per cycle, and submitting final or interim grant reports is required for future eligibility.

The Millennium Fund for Children of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of local children. Donor Name: Akron Community Foundation State: Ohio County: Medina County (OH), Portage County (OH), Stark County (OH), Wayne County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The fund started in 1999 when generous people all over Northeast Ohio donated their last hour’s pay of the millennium to create a permanent endowment that would benefit children in the 21st century and beyond. Each year, people continue to contribute gifts of all sizes, from a few quarters earned at a lemonade stand to thousands of dollars from corporate leaders. A partnership of Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Beacon Journal, the Millennium Fund for Children supports arts, civic, education, and health and human services programs for children throughout Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties. It makes grants where even a small amount can make a big difference.  The Millennium Fund for Children grants have enabled Red Oak Behavioral Health to provide mental health treatment to underinsured and uninsured children, supported diversity and inclusion workshops by the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio at Akron Public Schools and furnished the youth therapy room at the rape crisis center. Funding Information Qualified nonprofits can receive grants of up to $2,000 to support arts, education and health programs for local youth. For more information, visit ACF.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions in Cuyahoga County to implement or expand recycling and composting programs, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

The Woodruff Foundation provides funding to tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, aiming to enhance behavioral health. This initiative supports programs across several focus areas, including treatment, education and prevention, coordination of resources in the community, research, and advocacy. Past funded programs have covered a wide range of services, such as bereavement support, integrated care, guardianship services, and recovery support from addiction and substance abuse. To qualify for funding, organizations must comply with specific eligibility criteria, including being tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, serving in one of the foundation's focus areas, operating in Cuyahoga County, and having submitted reports on any previous grants. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Spring opening/closing deadline: April 1st to May 1st

The Bernard McDonough Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. For more than 50 years the foundation has supported the nonprofit community in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio. The foundation is committed to providing financial support to non-profits whose mission is to assist with basic human needs including those that address basic health and social welfare. Your work changes lives and we’re behind you 100%

The Hudson Community Foundation provides grants to support nonprofit organizations working to meet community needs and enhance the quality of life in Hudson. Donor Name: Hudson Community Foundation State: Ohio City: Hudson Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Areas of Interest  The core areas of interest include Arts and Culture, Hudson Social Services, Historical and Environmental Preservation, and Youth Education and Recreation. Eligibility Criteria The Hudson Community Foundation welcomes grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are classified as nonprofit charitable organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or, in some cases, government agencies. The Hudson Community Foundation will welcome grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are located in, or provide services to Hudson, Ohio. The Foundation will look favorably on grant requests that fall into the above-mentioned areas of interest. General Exclusions Religious organizations or events Private foundations Operating deficits or debt retirement Support to individuals Advertising Testimonial dinners Political organizations or campaigns Capital campaigns Endowments For more information, visit HCFG.

The Youngstown Foundation welcomes applications from local nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities that serve the people of Youngstown and vicinity (Mahoning and Trumbull Counties) and do not discriminate in the hiring of staff or service providers. Donor Name: The Youngstown Foundation State: Ohio County: Mahoning County (OH), Trumbull County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Youngstown Foundation’s grants reflect the desire to be innovative, inclusive and responsive to the needs of the local community. Each year, approximately 500 grants ranging from $1,000 to $300,000 are awarded to effective 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations. Program Areas  Health Environment Education and Youth Community Development Arts and Culture Social/Family Services Women Seniors Types of Grants  Program Grants The Youngstown Foundation considers grants to support a specific project, connected to a set of activities, with a beginning and an end, explicit objectives and a predetermined cost. Funds are restricted to use for the program described and designed in the application serving residents of Mahoning County and/or Trumbull County. Operational Grants The Youngstown Foundation considers operational grants to support an organization’s overall activities, including operating expenses and overhead. Organizations that consistently serve Mahoning and/or Trumbull county residents may use funds at their discretion—wherever it is most needed. Grantees are considered for operational funding based on strategic alignment, relationship with and knowledge of the organization. Capital Investment Grants All projects related to improving physical spaces must be located within Mahoning and/or Trumbull counties. Crisis Assistance Program Grants The Crisis Assistance Program provides a resource for The Youngstown Foundation to respond quickly to emergency funding needs of qualified 501(c)(3) agencies in Youngstown and vicinity to ensure continuity of essential, direct services to clients. Criteria: Crisis Assistance grants cap at $5,000. One request per agency per year will be considered. To qualify, records of the agency’s 501(c)(3), most recent audit, current board roster, executive staff roster, mission statement and history must be on file at The Youngstown Foundation or provided at time of request. Completed applications will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. Approved requests will receive funding within four business days. Support Fund Grants The Williamson Fund of The Youngstown Foundation invites small to midsize local charities to receive an additional matching grant for contributions received from individuals. Donors can simply make contributions directly payable to approved organizations. The Youngstown Foundation will provide support (valued at $5,000) that may include primetime television advertisement. Preferred Qualifications The Youngstown Foundation’s grantmaking decisions reflect a preference for innovative proposals that: Originate from a local organization or the local office of a larger organization Target a population that lives in Youngstown and vicinity Demonstrate strong volunteer leadership and involvement Promote collaboration and reduce duplication of services Strengthen the ability of the community to respond effectively to needs Build on strengths of the community Apply the Foundation’s resources optimally Confirm the agency’s sustainability/strategic plan, with no expectation of annual funding from the Youngstown Foundation. Grant Restrictions Grants are generally not awarded for: Film, video, radio or television projects Endowments, debt reduction or budget deficits Political projects Religious organizations for religious purposes Grants or loans to individuals Short-term events (conferences, festivals, fundraisers, award programs) Travel, tours or trips Sabbatical leaves; scholarly research. For more information, visit The Youngstown Foundation.

Arts Midwest is offering Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants of up to $67,000 to small arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color, providing general operating support for those with annual expenses up to $500,000 in selected states.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Ohio, to address community needs in areas such as job training, mental health, childcare, and access to healthy food.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance community well-being through charitable, educational, and service-oriented projects in specific counties of Ohio and West Virginia.

The Lawrence County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, is accepting grant applications for projects and programs benefiting Lawrence County residents and communities.Donor Name: Lawrence County Community FoundationState: OhioCounty: Lawrence County (OH)Type of Grant: GrantDeadline: 09/10/2024Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not MentionedDetails:Grants will be awarded to projects and programs advancing opportunities across five areas of need, known as the Pillars of Prosperity: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading efforts that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Lawrence County.Funding InformationFunding requests should be between $500 and $2,500, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact. Priority is given to volunteer, grassroots and community-driven projects needing funding or resources to move their efforts across the finish line.Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations include 501(c) organizations under the Internal Revenue Code.Organizations other than 501(c)(3) may be asked to confirm the charitable purpose of the proposed activity. Public organizations include public school districts, higher education institutions, government subdivisions like municipalities and other entities that are audited through the Auditor of State.Groups that do not have either status but are working in fiscal sponsorship with either a nonprofit or public entity are eligible to apply but will be asked to identify the specific fiscal sponsor.For more information, visit Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Hilliard, Ohio, that enhance community life and engagement through various activities and services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan that are seeking financial assistance for capital improvement projects to enhance community quality of life.

This program provides flexible funding to Ohio arts and cultural organizations of all sizes to support high-quality artistic experiences for the community.

The OneOhio Recovery Foundation’s first round of grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that apply and are selected for funding by one of the 19 OneOhio Regions. To be considered for funding, applicants must demonstrate the program or services intended for funding align with the Approved Purposes and the Ohio Abatement Strategies detailed in the OneOhio Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryThe Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) conservation practices, including those for energy efficiency. NRCS is providing funding for a partnership to provide technical assistance to NRCS and producers on energy practices. Information related to NRCS CSAF practices can be found at the following web address: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/NRCS-CSAF-Mitigation-Activities-List.pdf.A total of up to $1,500,000 is available in fiscal year 2024. All agreements will be five years in duration. Additional funds may be added to agreement in later years as funds become available. Total funding is dependent on the Federal Budget and technical workload in Ohio. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 22, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 22, 2024 and expects to execute awards by July 22, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio that serve youth under 18, particularly those with developmental disabilities or who have experienced abuse.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dental clinics in Ohio that offer comprehensive and emergency care to uninsured individuals, particularly targeting low-income populations, minorities, and those in underserved areas.