Ohio Law Justice and Legal Services Grants

The Ingram-White Castle Foundation provides grants to nourishment to those throughout central Ohio who hunger for knowledge, independence, and self-sufficiency. Donor Name: Ingram-White Castle Foundation State: Ohio County: Delaware County (OH), Fairfield County (OH), Franklin County (OH), Hocking County (OH), Licking County (OH), Madison County (OH), Morrow County (OH), Perry County (OH), Pickaway County (OH), Union County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The emphasis is on efforts that empower young people with the desire for self-improvement, and full participation in a free society. As the Foundation seeks to feed hunger, hopes, and dreams, it holds the following values: The foundation believes the nourishment we provide must be physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual. Foundation believes in the liberating power of knowledge that transforms lives and enables young people the opportunity to realize their full potential. Foundation embraces the notion that all benefit when they lend a helping hand to those who currently cannot help themselves. Foundation invests with stewardship, seeking significant impact for those who yearn for a better life. The Foundation supports programs that: Serve disadvantaged students and help them achieve academic success; Help prepare students for the world of work; Strengthen educational institutions; and Address critical human service needs. Grant Period Support is generally given for one year. Priority is given to those projects that: Encourage matching gifts or additional funding from other donors; Yield substantial benefits to the community for the resources invested; and Promote cooperation among agencies without duplicating services. Eligibility Criteria  Central Ohio nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply  Generally, grants are not made for religious purposes, budget deficits, conferences, or projects that are normally the responsibility of a public agency. Grants are made primarily in the central Ohio area. For more information, visit TCF.

The Delaware County Foundation is currenlty accepting applications for its Community Grant Program to support numerous non-profit organizations that work to improve community. Donor Name: Delaware County Foundation State: Ohio County: Delaware County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Focus Areas Consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that are specifically addressing these areas:  Animal Welfare: Promoting the proper care of animals and the many ways they bring quality to their lives.  Arts & Culture: Support for arts and cultural activities that enrich the lives of individuals, promote interactions among residents, and build community.  Basic Needs: Investment in approaches that combat food insecurity, provide affordable housing, and remove barriers to transportation, childcare, and education for low-income residents.  Education: Support for innovative programs for all students, preschool through adult.  Economic Opportunity: Investment in the workforce of tomorrow by funding programs that build prosperity, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life in their communities.  Environment: Funding solutions that contribute to healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable Ohio. Funding Information Grants are expected to range between $2,500 to $20,000. Grant Period  Grant projects are typically completed by the applicant within 12 months. Grant Requirements Nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that benefit Delaware County Ohio residents are eligible to apply. Grants are not made to individuals. Eligibility Criteria Organizations that either (a) have established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under section 509(a) of the Code; or (b) have tax exemption as a governmental or other publicly-funded entity; or (c) have a qualified, tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. All organizations and programs aligned with the Foundation’s areas of funding are invited to apply. Preference will be given to programs addressing recovery, housing, mental health, basic needs (i.e. food insecurity, utilities), ESL, and workforce development. For more information, visit Delaware County Foundation.

The Wayne County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Children’s Resource Fund. Donor Name: Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) State: Ohio County: Wayne County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Wayne County Children’s Resource Fund was established to help remove barriers which may impede children’s ability to lead meaningful and productive lives. These barriers may include poverty, drug use, bullying, discrimination, learning disabilities, low self-confidence, or a challenging home life. Grants may be made to nonprofit organizations for programs or capital projects that impact these issues. Grant Period Grants are valid for a period of up to one year. Geographic Range of Grants Grants must benefit youth in Wayne County, Ohio. Eligibility Criteria  By law, the Wayne County Community Foundation can only make grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit public organizations. Ineligibility  The Foundation normally does NOT approve grants from the Children’s Resource Fund to support: Deficit financing; Endowment funds; Annual appeals or membership contributions; Conferences, field trips, travel or recognition events; The Foundation does not support religious organizations for religious purposes. However, WCCF does support non-religious programs like hunger centers, job training or childcare. No scholarships may be granted from this fund. For more information, visit WCCF.

The Wayne County Community Foundation is excited to announce the Competitive Community Grants. Donor Name: Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF) State: Ohio County: Wayne County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Foundation was established in 1978 as a tax-exempt community foundation. Gifts from individuals, families, and businesses are used for scholarships, community projects and other charitable purposes throughout our area. All unrestricted donations to the Foundation are added to the General Community Fund. These unrestricted gifts provide the Foundation with flexibility in its charitable purpose, allowing the Board of Trustees to respond to innovative projects and changing community needs.  Focus Areas The Foundation’s charitable grantmaking includes both capital and program grants which are awarded in the following categories: Arts, Culture, & Humanities; Civic & Community Affairs; Conservation & Environment; Education; Health & Wellness; and Human Services. Grant Period Grants are valid for a period of up to one year. Geographic Range of Grants Grants are limited to activities and organizations benefiting the greater Wayne County area. Eligibility Criteria  By law, the Wayne County Community Foundation can only make grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit public organizations.  Ineligibility  Normally, the Foundation does not approve grants to support: General operating expenses of well-established organizations; Deficit financing; Endowment funds; Annual appeals or membership contributions; Conferences, field trips, travel or recognition events; The Foundation does not support religious organizations for religious purposes. However, WCCF does support non-religious programs like hunger centers, job training or childcare. For more information, visit WCCF.

Applications are now being accepted for the Charles D. Berry Foundation grant. Donor Name: Charles D. Berry Foundation State: Ohio County: Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation will accept requests for the following areas: Program or Project Operating Support Capital Campaign. Focus Areas  The Charles D. Berry Foundation is committed to supporting programs in the following Focus Areas, primarily in the Greater Dayton Region: Arts (Performing, Visual, Educational Programming) Community Enrichment (Public Radio, Public Television, Museums, Parks & Recreation) Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary, and Community Initiatives) Health & Human Services (Individuals with Disabilities, Food Insecurity, Diseases, Improved Health Outcomes, Disaster Relief, Services for Underserved Populations, Poverty Reduction, Animal Welfare). Ineligibility Requests are not considered for: Organizations without 501(c)3 public charity status from the IRS or classified as private foundations Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status or any federal, state or local laws Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns Churches and Religious Organizations School District Projects Sports Organizations Individuals Mass Funding Appeals Sponsorships Grants or Loans to Individuals Organizations Outside of the United States. For more information, visit CDBF.

The Cleveland Foundation is accepting applications for the second round of grants from the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund. Donor Name: Cleveland Foundation State: Ohio City: Cleveland Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Neighborhood Safety Fund is currently guided by a nine-person advisory committee that includes representation from Cleveland City Council, Cleveland Administration, community leaders, and community members impacted by community violence. Through a public Request for Proposals (RFP) process, this group recommends grant funding to nonprofits and/or government agencies working to enhance the safety of all Clevelanders. The Cleveland Foundation’s role is to establish, manage, and implement the NSF. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to appropriate up to $1M to community violence intervention and prevention partners (CVIP) focused on the summer months of June, July, and August 2024 leading into the school year. Proposals should support organizational capacity building (additional staff, program expansion, increased outreach, etc.) for programs and/or services in targeted neighborhoods working with the targeted populations. Strong proposals identify “preventative” human service supports (mental health, income, housing, workforce development, etc.). Scope of Services and Objectives  The CNSF is taking a data-driven approach to implementing community-centered violence intervention and prevention strategies that create safe and healthy neighborhoods. Community approaches to violence intervention and prevention start with people at the center of serious violence and extend outwards to their loved ones and the broader community. The CNSF aims to build the capacity of organizations and bring together a network of community providers and system partners to support people as they move toward safety, healing, and growth. The network relies on skilled workers with a personal understanding of trauma, who meet people where they are and form strong relationships. It is also a mutual commitment from partners of all sizes to engage in a violence prevention ecosystem that honors the interdependency of interventions and organizations to reduce violence. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in coordinated efforts with other funded agencies and key system partners, participate in training and technical assistance to build capacity and ensure fidelity to best practice service models, and participate in evaluation activities to inform continuous improvement and learning in the network. Program/Services Areas  This RFP will provide funding for the programs/services listed below. You can only include one program/service in your proposal. An organization can submit multiple proposals if the proposals are substantially different for different programs/services. Substantially different is defined as having a different program design, staffing, program location, or priority population receiving services. In other words, applicants may not submit the same proposal for various programs/services. Violence Interruption and Reduction Services CNSF seeks programs that use credible messengers to prevent and reduce gun violence in the City of Cleveland, Ohio. They are looking for organizations with the deployment of proactive strategies aimed at fostering meaningful relationships in Cleveland neighborhoods experiencing the most violence, steering those involved in violence (or at a high risk of violence) into alternative positive choices, mediating neighborhood conflicts, and responding to neighborhood crises related to violence. Youth Diversion/Proactive Mentoring  The purpose of diversion programs is to redirect youth from the justice system through programming, supervision, and support. This strategy area aims to help youth move away from deeper involvement in violence and the juvenile justice system through coordinated interventions. Funding is available for programs that divert youth from arrest or prosecution and help them transition back to school and community after confinement. Violence Prevention  Programs that intervene directly with individuals experiencing violence in an effort to disrupt the cycle of violence. That includes large-scale programs already considered national models and smaller grassroots efforts with a proven track record of community impact. Required Qualifications and Certifications  Organizations must have experience providing services in violence interruption and reduction, youth diversion and mentoring, or violence prevention programming. Organizations shall have experience working in partnership and maintaining fundamental relationships with other nonprofits, resident leaders, faith leaders, youth, justice partners, city agencies, and/or neighborhood-based community institutions to meet the target population’s service referral needs. Programming located in the community served is preferred or accessibility is required through reliable transportation. For participant referral services, organizations should demonstrate close links to health, mental health, vocational, educational, justice partners, and other social services, including but not limited to food, housing, and employment services. For more information, visit Cleveland Foundation.

The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is currently inviting applicants for the 2024 Regional Grants. Donor Name: OneOhio Recovery Foundation State: Ohio County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The OneOhio Recovery Foundation is a private, non-profit organization created at the direction of Ohio’s state and local leaders to distribute 55 percent of the funds the state will receive from the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. The Foundation will work with local interests to support their substance misuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and other abatement efforts, while also investing funds to support these efforts for Ohioans in the future. 2024 Regional Funding Priorities Treatment & Healthcare Services: Expanding the availability and quality of treatment and healthcare services for the care of substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Intervention & Crisis Support: Delivering programs and services that support identification, intervention and crisis support in any setting of care. Criminal Legal System: Addressing the needs of those involved in the criminal legal system at all stages of the process. Recovery Supports: Supporting individuals sustaining recovery, building recovery capital, and removing barriers to a life of recovery. Prevention: Supporting strategies to prevent all levels of substance use, including a range of services for individuals, families, communities, and society at large. Harm Reduction: Supporting public health interventions to reduce the negative impact of behavior associated with substance use, both in individuals and at the community level. Services for Impacted Children & Families: Helping families and children impacted by the opioid epidemic heal through easier navigation of system resources and improved access to grief and trauma supports. Public Safety & First Responders: Supporting the collaborative efforts of first responders and law enforcement officials. Workforce Development: Supporting efforts to recruit and train Ohio’s behavioral health workforce. Infrastructure: Supporting infrastructure projects, including building construction or renovation, technology infrastructure upgrades, and vehicle fleet enhancements. Funding Information Awards in this funding cycle will total no more than $51,194,220.72. Length of Projects  12, 24 or up to 36 months. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for OneOhio funding, organizations must be in good standing and meet the following criteria: Tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) or other relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Service Code; or Private, for-profit organizations offering services that meet the charitable purpose of the Foundation; or Any form of state or local government. For more information, visit OneOhio Recovery Foundation.

United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland is excited to announce a special grant opportunity to support initiatives aimed at addressing mental health issues and gun violence prevention/intervention in the community. Donor Name: United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland State: Ohio County: Cuyahoga County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland recognize the devastating effects of these issues, and they are committed to identify and partner with organizations making a positive impact. If your organization provides programs, resources, and support to improve mental health and/or reduce the incidence of gun violence, they encourage you to apply for the “Community Thrive” grant. The funding categories are: Basic Needs, Workforce Development, Education and Social Justice. Focus Areas  Mental Health Support They are particularly interested in projects that impact mental health wellness Some recommended areas are: Depression (youth and adults) Suicide prevention (youth and adult) School violence/school absenteeism Anger management Social media addiction. Gun Violence Prevention Innovative approaches to prevent gun violence They seeks Innovative approaches to prevent gun violence, such as education and awareness, and community-based interventions that address the root causes. Proposals addressing School/University/Religious Institution/Retail shooting prevention, support for families affected by gun violence, gun culture, gun safety, and/or gun laws. Application Criteria In order to be eligible for the grant, the organization should fulfill the following criteria: Programming to support Mental Health or Gun Violence Prevention/Intervention work. The organization must have been established for atleast three years and should have a proven track record. The organization should provide data to support its impact. The organization must serve Cuyahoga County. The organization should provide a minimum of one letter of support. The organization must demonstrate that funding will be utilized for 80% programming and 20% operations and/or marketing. The organization must be a 501©3 or have a fiscal agent. A strategic plan summary outlining the use of funds should be provided (1-page outline/summary) The grant does not support one-time events, sponsorships, or fundraising campaigns. Programming should commence on January 1, 2024, and should have a minimum execution period of one year. For more information, visit UBFGC.

The grant opportunity is open to organizations of all types across the USA, including nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, and small businesses. The grant applications are accepted bi-annually, with a spring cycle running from March 1 to May 1 and a fall cycle running from September 1 to November 1. To apply for the grant, applicants need to create an organizational and user account in the grants portal. The application can be saved as a draft and edited before submission. The grants portal also allows grantees to check the status of their grant, submit electronic grant reports if required, and access application history. All applicants are required to create an account using their email address as the username. They need to provide contact information and their organization's information, including the EIN/Tax ID number. Organizations should consolidate all applications into one user account for easy access to their full history of grants and requests. Applicants can manage their online accounts by editing contact information, beginning the application process, accessing drafts and submitted applications, and completing the reporting process for grant awards. If a grant writer works for multiple organizations, they should contact the Van Wert County Foundation to discuss their options. Before starting the application process, it is recommended to read the Grant FAQs provided on the website. To access the Grant Portal and start the application process, applicants can visit this link: [Grant Portal Link](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=VanwertGrants)