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Summer Youth Program Grant | Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Summer Youth Program Grant Investing in Summer Youth Opportunities The City of Columbus is committed to serving vulnerable, at-risk and underserved youth, particularly those disproportionately impacted by crime, violence and related challenges.
To support this commitment, the Summer Youth Program Grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that deliver summer programming to youth ages 5–18 who live within the city’s corporate boundaries.
Eligible organizations must offer programming during the summer months, May through September, and demonstrate outcomes that support youth development, including improved academic performance, improved health and well-being and/or enhanced career readiness and workplace skills.
Funding priority is given to summer programs that take place in or serve youth who live in the City’s Opportunity Neighborhoods, including the Hilltop, Linden, Franklinton, South Side, Near East, Southeast, Northeast and Northland neighborhoods, as well as the Far East Side and the Far West Side.
2026 Summer Youth Program Grant Funding This grant supports summer programs that serve youth ages 5–18 and is available to eligible nonprofit organizations delivering programming during the summer months. The 2026 Application window is now closed. To be eligible for funding, organizations must be registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the IRS and directly administer the proposed summer program.
Programs must serve youth ages 5–18 who live within the City of Columbus and operate between May and September 2026. A complete application, including a compliant budget and all required documentation, must be submitted by the deadline. Organizations that do not meet these requirements will not be reviewed.
Participation throughout the application process helps support a smooth and successful experience. Organizations are encouraged to review the key dates below and plan ahead as they prepare to apply. Monday, Jan.
12, 2026, at noon: Grant application opens Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, at noon: Virtual grant application information session Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 5 p.
m. : In-person grant application information session Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 5 p.
m. : Grant application deadline Find answers to common questions about eligibility, application requirements and more. For questions or assistance, email summeryouth@columbus.
gov. View FAQs on Summer Youth Grant Funding
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations offering youth programming, including sports, in Columbus, Ohio. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Columbus Nonprofit Grants 2026 is a grant from the City of Columbus, Ohio, that funds nonprofit organizations serving Columbus residents through two competitive programs: Summer Youth Program Grants and the Elevate! initiative. The Summer Youth Program Grants funded 105 organizations with a total of $7,490,500 to provide academic advancement, career readiness, youth development, and violence prevention programming for young people. The Elevate! program awarded $10 million to 109 nonprofits in Columbus and Franklin County focused on strengthening capacity for organizations serving families below the ALICE income threshold who struggle to afford basic necessities. The combined grant cycle provided nearly $17.5 million to 214 nonprofit organizations. Elevate! top recipients received a maximum of $200,000, and 35% of awardees received their full eligible allocation. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving Columbus residents. Application periods vary by program, with Elevate! applications typically opening in May.
Youth Climate Action Fund (City of Columbus) is sponsored by City of Columbus, Ohio (funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies). The City of Columbus, as a Bloomberg Sustainable City, received funds from Bloomberg Philanthropies to distribute as microgrants to youth groups. These microgrants are intended for youth-led organizations implementing new projects related to climate action in Columbus. Projects can focus on climate mitigation (reducing pollution), climate resilience (adapting to climate change impacts), or climate engagement (education and involvement). Projects must be new and located in the City of Columbus, and at least three youth (ages 15-24) must be involved in planning, proposal writing, and execution.
Columbus Youth Climate Action Fund is a grant from the City of Columbus, Ohio (funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies) that supports youth-led local sustainability projects. The fund distributes microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to young people working on environmental initiatives in Columbus. Past projects have included rooftop gardens, tree planting, and pollinator gardens at schools and universities. Eligible applicants are groups led by young people aged 15 to 24 that are incorporated as 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a bank account. Projects must be new and located within the City of Columbus.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.