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Ohio Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 35 grant opportunities

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant
$40,000
Ohio Department of Youth Services
State

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies in Franklin County to implement programs that prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system and address disparities affecting at-risk populations.

Youth
Nonprofits
Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ross County, Ohio, to support projects that address community needs, with a special focus on initiatives tackling homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project (OGEPP) Proposal for FY 2026 for Law Schools or Legal Advocacy Organizations
$175,000
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law schools and legal advocacy organizations in Ohio to help individuals with exceptional rehabilitation stories navigate the expedited pardon process and secure clemency.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City of Euclid CDBG Public Service Grant
Contact for amount
City of Euclid Department of Planning and Development (Euclid DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal departments and nonprofit organizations in Euclid to develop or enhance public services that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Opioid Settlement Grant Program
$20,000
Board of Miami County Commissioners (Miami County, Ohio)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Miami County, Ohio, to support programs focused on preventing and treating opioid addiction and related mental health issues.

Health
Nonprofits
VW26 Sexual Assault Prevention Solicitation
$84,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

Aug 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio focused on preventing sexual violence through evidence-based strategies and community action planning.

Health
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OSBF Racial Justice Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in Ohio that aim to challenge systemic racism and promote racial equity within legal and societal institutions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Saint Luke’s Foundation Community Grants
$6,000
Saint Luke’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents and grassroots organizations in specific Cleveland neighborhoods to implement health-focused community projects that address social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Maternal Health Community Program RFGA
$61,819
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led initiatives in Ohio aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, by addressing healthcare access and social determinants of health.

Health
County governments
2026 Direct Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Grant Program
$150,000
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Ohio to enhance and expand services for survivors of human trafficking, focusing on recovery, safety, and long-term stability.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Cleveland Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund
$25,000
Cleveland Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Cleveland that promote LGBTQ+ community empowerment, advocacy, and visibility through collaborative initiatives and storytelling efforts.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women’s Fund 2026
$20,000
The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio that promote gender equity and support initiatives for women and girls in areas such as health, leadership, and economic advancement.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Non-Profit Community Grant 2026
Contact for amount
City of Hilliard
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pathways to Progress: Community Outreach and Family Engagement for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
$90,000
Department of Developmental Disabilities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to improve community outreach and support for families of individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly those from underserved backgrounds in Ohio.

Community Development
City or township governments
RL26 Regional Prevention and Linkages to Care Collaborative Southeast Region Program
$350,000
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments in Ohio to implement strategies that reduce drug overdose rates and improve care for underserved populations affected by substance use disorders.

Health
Exclusive - see details
Cleveland VOTES’ Equitable Civic Engagement Fund
Contact for amount
Cleveland VOTES
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Cleveland that focus on educating and empowering residents about voting, with an emphasis on racial equity and inclusive civic engagement.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
City of Mentor Community Development Block Grant Program
$162,638
City of Mentor
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Mentor, Ohio, focusing on housing, infrastructure, public facilities, and urgent community needs.

Community Development
Individuals
Violence Against Women Act Grant Program (VAWA) Culturally Specific Set-Aside Community Based Victim Service Program 2025 Request for Proposals
$60,000
Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and tribal organizations that deliver culturally specific victim services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, particularly within racially and ethnically diverse communities in Ohio.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
City of Shaker Heights Community Empowerment Grant Program
$2,500
City of Shaker Heights
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Shaker Heights residents and community groups for projects that promote inclusivity, cultural celebration, and social engagement to strengthen community connections.

Community Development
Individuals
The Disability Foundation’s Non-Profit Grants
$10,000
The Disability Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, focusing on enhancing accessibility and expanding essential programs.

Housing
Nonprofits