Description
Grant Program Overview - Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit grants from Community Fund Ohio are intended to support Ohio-based, 501(c)3 organizations whose principal mission aligns with our focus area of serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Organizations whose primary mission does not fall within this focus area may apply for a project specifically focused on including individuals with developmental disabilities. Such applications will be evaluated and may be funded, contingent upon alignment with this focus area, number of people impacted, and the availability of resources.
How Grants are Funded
Grants are funded through the generosity of beneficiaries who have passed away. To learn more about establishing a Trust with Community Fund Ohio, visit our website at Community Fund Ohio or email us at joinderanddeposit@communityfundohio.org.
Permissible uses of grant funds:
Grant request purposes may include, but are not limited to, expansion of disability-related services, purchase of accessible vehicles for transporting clients, facility improvements for greater accessibility, or purchase of equipment or technology that will enable the organization to better serve people with developmental disabilities. A grant will not be awarded for expenses that may be categorized as typical operating expenses or overhead, including, but not limited to, rent, property taxes, or employees’ salaries.
Timeline
Applications for nonprofit organizations can be submitted at any time but will be reviewed twice per year. Complete applications received between January 1 and June 30 will receive a response around mid-August and completed applications received between July 1 and December 1 will receive a response around mid-February.