Ohio Private Grants

This funding opportunity supports various mentoring and intervention programs aimed at reducing violence and fostering positive relationships among youth and families in the community.

This grant provides funding to public and non-religious private schools, as well as nonprofit organizations partnering with public schools in Ohio, to support innovative educational projects that improve teaching and learning.

The 501vc® Investment Fund is seeking to invest $200,000 to $300,000 in early-stage climate tech startups in the Greater Midwest region, focusing on sectors like advanced materials, renewable energy, and agriculture technologies.

The Event Waste Reduction Grant (EWRG), offered by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO), aims to significantly reduce event-generated waste and increase material diversion from the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. This initiative directly aligns with SWACO's mission to promote sustainable waste management practices within its jurisdiction. The grant provides reimbursement funding for activities that enhance waste reduction, reuse, recycling, food scrap composting, and food donation at public events. It also supports outreach and education to raise public awareness about these critical activities. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are local event organizers in Franklin County, Ohio, who host public events with a projected attendance of 2,000 people or more. The impact goals are to not only reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills but also to build the necessary infrastructure to sustain these diversion efforts beyond the initial grant funding year. By supporting a wide range of waste reduction and diversion activities, SWACO seeks to foster a more environmentally responsible community and encourage long-term sustainable practices for event management. The EWRG prioritizes funding for activities that establish, improve, or expand waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation at eligible events. Events must occur in Franklin County, Ohio, during 2024, and be open to the public. Funding tiers are based on projected attendance: up to $2,000 for events with 2,000 to 10,000 attendees, up to $4,000 for events with 10,000 to 30,000 attendees, and up to $6,000 for events with 30,000 to 60,000 attendees or greater. Recipients are required to provide a 20% cash contribution toward the project, emphasizing a shared commitment to the environmental goals. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in waste diversion rates at events, a reduction in the volume of waste sent to the landfill, and enhanced public awareness regarding waste reduction and recycling. The grant's focus on building sustainable infrastructure ensures that the positive impacts extend beyond the grant period, fostering lasting changes in event waste management. SWACO's strategic priorities are clearly centered on promoting a circular economy, and the EWRG serves as a practical application of this theory of change by directly investing in and incentivizing tangible waste reduction efforts at the community level.

This grant provides financial support for Cuyahoga County-based artists to fund public projects, events, or specific needs related to their creative practices.

The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund of The Piqua Community Foundation invites charitable organizations serving Piqua residents to apply for unrestricted funding. The Piqua Community Foundation's mission is to encourage charitable giving to benefit the citizens of Piqua, and this grant program directly aligns with that mission by providing financial support to local organizations. The foundation offers various methods for donors to fulfill their charitable giving wishes, and the Hartzell Fund is a key component of this strategy, focusing on direct community benefit. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are the residents of Piqua, as served by eligible charitable organizations. The impact goal is to support a wide array of charitable activities that improve the lives of Piqua citizens, without specific programmatic restrictions. This allows recipient organizations to address their most pressing needs and implement initiatives that they deem most effective for the community. The program's priorities and focus are on broad community support, rather than specific sectors or types of projects. While the foundation's community grants often go to school organizations, the Hartzell grants are explicitly not intended to be school-specific. However, organizations that operate within school systems, such as UVMC Rachel’s Challenge or Brukner’s Owl Extraordinaire program, are still eligible to apply, indicating a nuanced approach to supporting educational or youth-focused initiatives within a broader community context. Expected outcomes include the sustained operation and enhanced services of charitable organizations within Piqua, ultimately leading to a stronger, more vibrant community. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the unrestricted nature of the funding implies that recipient organizations will be responsible for defining and achieving their own impact metrics, which align with their individual missions and the overall benefit of Piqua residents. The Piqua Community Foundation's strategic priority, as evidenced by this fund, is to act as a significant enabler of local philanthropy and community development. Their theory of change appears to be that by providing flexible, unrestricted funding to well-established and impactful charitable organizations, they empower these groups to most effectively address community needs. This approach allows for a dynamic response to evolving challenges within Piqua, fostering a resilient and supportive environment for its residents.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan that promote understanding of Muslims and the Islamic faith through educational programs and community dialogue initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan that support programs enabling senior citizens to live independently.

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) is currently accepting applications for its Safety Net Grant Program. This program is directly aligned with the foundation's mission to ensure that all individuals in the Greater Cincinnati region have access to essential resources such as food and shelter, while also increasing access to well-integrated, trauma-informed mental and behavioral health services. This initiative reflects GCF's strategic priority to address fundamental community needs and support the well-being of its residents through a comprehensive approach to health and stability. The target beneficiaries of the Safety Net Grant Program are the residents across the Greater Cincinnati region, encompassing specific counties in Indiana (Dearborn), Kentucky (Boone, Kenton, Campbell), and Ohio (Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont). The program aims to achieve significant impact by supporting or expanding existing programs, enacting capital improvements, launching new initiatives, or building organizational capacity within these communities. The overarching goal is to strengthen the safety net for vulnerable populations, thereby improving their access to critical support systems. For the 2024 Safety Net cycle, GCF has approximately $800,000 available, with individual grants awarded for up to $50,000. Preference will be given to organizations that develop solutions with a racial equity lens, demonstrating GCF's commitment to equitable outcomes. Proposals with clear and measurable outcomes are highly favored, as are organizations that have demonstrated partnerships, collaboration, and alignment with community-wide efforts. GCF also prioritizes organizations that have shown insights from past results and utilize an asset-based approach to their work, indicating a theory of change that values evidence-based practices and community-led solutions. The expected outcomes of the Safety Net Grant Program include increased access to food, shelter, and high-quality mental and behavioral health services for individuals in the region. Organizations applying must be tax-exempt (501(c)(3) status) or a government agency, or utilize a fiscal agent. While the grant duration is not specified, the funding is intended to support sustainable efforts. Funding will not be awarded for campaigns or special events, emphasizing GCF's focus on direct program support and capacity building to achieve lasting positive change within the community.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio that are collaborating to improve service delivery through shared resources, training, and strategic partnerships.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and public sector programs in specific Ohio counties that promote successful children, healthy families, self-sufficient residents, and strong communities.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

The Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) annually awards Community Grants to support charitable programs and initiatives across diverse fields including education, health, social services, economic development, natural resources, and the arts. These grants are funded through various sources such as Unrestricted and Donor Advised Funds, alongside annual donations. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving Ottawa County, who must submit their proposals exclusively via the Foundation’s online application portal between January 1 and March 1 at 11:59 p.m. each year.

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 fellowship provides financial support and recognition to individuals in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia who are dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional food practices and culinary heritage in the Appalachian region.

The OneOhio Recovery Foundation administers regional grants to support substance misuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and related abatement efforts across Ohio. The foundation distributes a portion of the states opioid settlement funds to address community needs today and invest in future public health outcomes. Funding priorities include treatment and healthcare services, intervention and crisis support, criminal legal system needs, recovery supports, prevention strategies, harm reduction, services for impacted children and families, public safety and first responder collaboration, workforce development, and infrastructure such as facility renovation, technology upgrades, and vehicles. Awards in this cycle will total no more than 51,194,220.72 dollars and may support projects of 12, 24, or up to 36 months. Eligible applicants include tax exempt organizations, private for profit organizations providing charitable purpose services, and state or local government entities. Projects should demonstrate measurable impact on opioid abatement and align with regional priorities. Applications are due May 3, 2024. Additional information is available from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation.

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

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to restore and sustain forests and freshwater habitats in Central Appalachia, benefiting native wildlife and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.