Ohio Youth Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government organizations that provide integrated substance use disorder treatment and supportive services for pregnant and parenting women, including adolescents, to improve their health and recovery outcomes.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) offers the Environmental Sustainability Grant Program to support and enhance the environmental sustainability of the Greater Cincinnati region. This aligns with GCF's mission to increase accessibility and quality of greenspaces, conservation, horticulture, and nature education, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity for historically marginalized groups. The program aims to address environmental disparities and promote equitable access to nature's benefits. The primary beneficiaries of this program are organizations whose efforts are based in the Greater Cincinnati region, specifically within the counties of Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, and Campbell in Kentucky; and Dearborn in Indiana. The program targets historically marginalized groups by prioritizing requests that connect them to the benefits of nature, including fresh food access and nature education, particularly for children and youth. The overarching impact goal is to foster a more environmentally sustainable and equitable region. The program prioritizes proposals that develop solutions with a racial equity lens, recognizing that environmental issues often disproportionately affect marginalized communities. Key focus areas include beautifying, creating, conserving, and restoring greenspaces, with a preference for those benefiting historically marginalized groups. Additionally, the program seeks to connect these groups to nature's benefits through various initiatives, such as increased fresh food access and nature education programming. Collaboration between well-aligned organizations is highly favored, as is an asset-based approach to the work. Expected outcomes include expanded or strengthened existing programs, successful capital improvements, the launch of new initiatives, and enhanced organizational capacity among grantee organizations. Proposals are expected to articulate clear and measurable outcomes, demonstrating how their efforts will contribute to the program's goals. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the general intent to increase accessibility and quality of greenspaces and nature education, the emphasis on "clear and measurable outcomes" suggests a commitment to tracking the tangible impact of funded projects. The foundation's strategic priorities are evident in its preference for organizations demonstrating partnerships, community alignment, insights from past results, and an asset-based approach, all contributing to a theory of change that values collaborative, data-informed, and community-centric environmental solutions with a strong equity focus.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations that support community programs focused on health, basic needs, workforce development, and youth development for low-income families in Wayne and Holmes Counties, Ohio.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, neighborhood associations, and community-focused organizations in Akron for projects that engage residents and improve local neighborhoods.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Toledo, Ohio, for community-based projects that enhance neighborhood quality of life, focusing on areas like land reuse, safety, and youth engagement.

This grant provides financial support to non-governmental organizations that offer educational and social services to at-risk youth in Warren County, Ohio.

This grant provides funding to child care centers and public preschools in Ohio to promote healthy eating and physical activity among young children through training and technical assistance.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs that assist low- to moderate-income individuals and families in areas such as community development, education, health services, arts, and the environment.

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.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven initiatives focused on substance abuse prevention, youth activities, economic development, and assistance for low-income households in specific counties of West Virginia and Ohio.

This funding opportunity supports community programs that improve public health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, through measurable initiatives aligned with the United Way of Portage County's mission.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on combatting human trafficking, aiding immigrants and refugees, promoting social justice, and addressing environmental concerns, particularly within a 100-mile radius of Sylvania, Ohio.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and state agencies in Ohio to implement projects aimed at reducing traffic fatalities through enforcement, education, and public awareness initiatives.

This annual microgrant provides $1,000 to women-led small businesses or nonprofits in Marion County, Ohio, to support innovative community initiatives that empower women and enrich the local community.

This funding opportunity supports educators in Summit County, Ohio, to implement innovative classroom projects that enhance student learning and align with state educational standards.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for projects and events that enhance tourism and community engagement in Dublin, Ohio.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Ohio that are focused on improving adolescent health through community-driven initiatives and data-informed strategies, specifically targeting health equity and reducing disparities among youth.