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Ohio Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 68 grant opportunities

Small & Major Grants
Contact for amount
Knox County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in Knox County, Ohio, to implement impactful projects in areas such as education, health, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$2,500
Painesville Community Improvement Corporation
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This program provides funding to community organizations and groups in Painesville and Lake County, Ohio, to support projects that promote local revitalization and enhance quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The George Gund Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The George Gund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on addressing climate change, racial equity, and threats to democracy through innovative projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SEEN Grant Program
$3,000
City of Worthington – Community Relations Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and community groups in Worthington, Ohio, to support projects that strengthen neighborhoods and promote inclusion and collaboration within the community.

Community Development
Individuals
Erma A. Bantz Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 13, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati that assist individuals with visual impairments.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ross County that implement projects or programs aimed at improving community quality of life and addressing local needs.

Housing
Nonprofits
Executive Committee Discretionary Fund
$5,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for one-time projects that improve independence and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, particularly those who are underserved.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Statewide Arts Service Organizations - SASOs Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ohio that offer professional services to arts and cultural groups statewide, helping to strengthen the arts sector across the state.

Arts
Nonprofits
Women’s Fund 2026
$20,000
The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio that promote gender equity and support systemic social change for women and girls through initiatives in civic engagement, health, leadership, social safety, and economic advancement.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area for projects focused on education, community development, the arts, health and wellness, and other charitable initiatives.

Community Development
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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Sickle Cell Statewide Family Support Initiative (SS26)
$24,000
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio that assist families affected by sickle cell disease through education, outreach, and resource development.

Health
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
Van Wert County Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Van Wert County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

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)

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Sickle Cell Initiative (SK26)
$175,650
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive services for individuals affected by sickle cell disease and related conditions, focusing on health equity and community engagement in designated regions of Ohio.

Health
Nonprofits
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
The Sisters of St. Francis Foundation Grant
$50,000
The Sisters of St. Francis (Sylvania) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Sisters of St. Francis (Sylvania) Foundation Grant Program, in partnership with the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is offering grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations in selected counties of Ohio and Michigan, to support programs that combat human trafficking, assist immigrants and refugees, advance social justice and equal opportunity, and promote environmental preservation and sustainability.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Council Connect Grant Program
$89,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a statewide public awareness campaign in Ohio to improve understanding of developmental disabilities and enhance access to resources for individuals and families, particularly in underserved communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Rooted in Justice 2024-2025
$25,000
Cedar Tree Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
McDonough Foundation Grant
$10,000
Bernard McDonough Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2023

The Bernard McDonough Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. For more than 50 years the foundation has supported the nonprofit community in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio. The foundation is committed to providing financial support to non-profits whose mission is to assist with basic human needs including those that address basic health and social welfare. Your work changes lives and we’re behind you 100%

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits