Ohio Income Security and Social Services Grants

This funding supports organizations that provide essential services and assistance to victims of sexual assault and their families in Ohio.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income Ohio residents to help them manage their home energy costs and maintain safe heating and utility services throughout the year.

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

This fund provides financial support to organizations in Tiffin, Ohio, that promote rehabilitation and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities through innovative community programs.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in eight Ohio counties for projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Northeast and Central Ohio that support vulnerable populations by addressing critical social challenges such as housing stability, food insecurity, and family violence prevention.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies working to improve health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health in underserved communities throughout Cuyahoga County.

This program provides tuition assistance to the families of public safety officers and military personnel who have died in the line of duty, helping their dependents pursue higher education without financial barriers.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government units serving the Clark County, Ohio community, focusing on initiatives in areas like Arts, Education, Environment, and Health.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Wyandot County, Ohio, for projects that address community needs in areas such as education, health, culture, and economic development.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific Indiana counties to support initiatives focused on financial literacy, education, and health and wellness for local communities.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofits in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties, Ohio, for projects that enhance community well-being across various focus areas, including education, health, and the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Ohio to enhance and sustain trauma-informed care initiatives across six designated regions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that implement programs benefiting the communities of Dalton, Marshallville, and Orrville, Ohio, focusing on youth development, life skills, emergency assistance, and health services.

The Ingram-White Castle Foundation offers grants to combat hunger for knowledge, independence, and self-sufficiency in central Ohio. The Foundation's mission centers on empowering young people towards self-improvement and full participation in society, aligning its grant programs with values of physical, educational, emotional, and spiritual nourishment. This approach reflects a strategic priority of transforming lives through knowledge and enabling youth to realize their full potential, rooted in a theory of change that fostering self-sufficiency leads to a more engaged and empowered community. The target beneficiaries are primarily disadvantaged students and central Ohio nonprofit organizations serving them, as well as those addressing critical human service needs. The Foundation's impact goals include enhancing academic success for students, preparing them for the workforce, and strengthening educational institutions. By investing in these areas, the Foundation aims to yield substantial community benefits and promote cooperation among agencies, thereby addressing the core needs of those yearning for a better life. The Foundation prioritizes projects that encourage matching gifts or additional funding from other donors, demonstrate significant community benefit for the resources invested, and promote inter-agency cooperation without duplicating services. While the grant duration is generally one year, the emphasis is on sustainable impact and empowering individuals to help themselves. The Foundation generally avoids grants for religious purposes, budget deficits, conferences, or projects typically covered by public agencies, reinforcing its focus on targeted, impactful interventions within its defined scope. The expected outcomes include improved academic performance for disadvantaged students, enhanced workforce readiness, and stronger educational infrastructures. Measurable results would likely stem from the success of programs that align with these goals, demonstrating progress in areas like student achievement, employment rates among beneficiaries, and the overall capacity of supported educational and human service institutions. The Foundation's strategic priorities are deeply invested in the belief that providing a "helping hand to those who currently cannot help themselves" ultimately benefits all, and that stewardship in investment leads to significant and lasting impact for those seeking a better life.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Richland County, Ohio, to create group activities that help reduce social isolation and loneliness among seniors aged 60 and older.

This funding provides financial support to organizations in select states to expand early childhood education and care services for low-income infants and toddlers, ensuring they receive essential developmental, educational, and health services.

The Rocky Brands Community Improvement Fund is seeking applications from 501c3 organizations and government agencies in specific Ohio counties for projects that align with their mission and values, address current or emerging needs, encourage cooperation, and can leverage additional funds, with a focus on areas such as children's welfare, hunger, education, senior citizens, health wellness, community development, and more.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is offering grants through its Environmental Sustainability Grant Program, with a deadline of July 19, 2024. This program is designed to enhance environmental sustainability in the Greater Cincinnati region by improving the accessibility and quality of greenspaces, supporting conservation efforts, promoting horticulture, and advancing nature education, particularly for historically marginalized groups. This initiative aligns directly with GCF's mission to support and enhance the environmental sustainability of the region. The target beneficiaries of this program are organizations with efforts based in the Greater Cincinnati region, specifically in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana. The program aims to increase the benefits of nature for historically marginalized groups, including improved fresh food access and nature education, especially for children and youth. The overall impact goal is to create a more environmentally sustainable and equitable region through accessible greenspaces and quality education. GCF's priorities for this grant cycle include organizations that develop solutions with a racial equity lens, requests that beautify, create, conserve, and/or restore greenspaces (with a preference for those benefiting historically marginalized groups), and proposals that connect historically marginalized groups to the benefits of nature. Strong preference will be given to organizations demonstrating partnerships, collaboration, alignment with community-wide efforts, and insights from past results, utilizing an asset-based approach. Funding may be used for a variety of purposes, including supporting, expanding, or strengthening existing programs, enacting capital improvements, launching new programs, or building organizational capacity. Collaboration between well-aligned organizations is highly favored. GCF has approximately $400,000 available for the 2024 Environmental Sustainability cycle, with individual grants awarded for up to $25,000. Expected outcomes include clear and measurable results related to greenspace improvements, increased access to nature for marginalized communities, and enhanced environmental education.