Civic Affairs Grants

Civic Affairs Grants is sponsored by Akron Community Foundation. These grants advance economic growth and civic engagement in Summit County. Funding supports community service, civic engagement, and beautification efforts, including public space improvements.

Civic Affairs Grantmaking Initiatives Advancing Economic Growth and Civic Engagement Akron Community Foundation believes all residents of Summit County can find prosperity and success in the region with the right mix of funding and community involvement. Decades of Strategic Funding Since 2000, Akron Community Foundation has invested $12. 1 million in Civic Affairs initiatives.

See a history of our grants . Nonprofits interested in applying for a grant can review deadlines and other important information on our Competitive Grants page . Job creation and economic development, including support for the Akron Urban Leauge and its workforce development and minority entrepreneurship programs.

Crime prevention and neighborhood safety, including grants to help former offenders become productive and law-abiding citizens Urban development, including a grant to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to create a land bank of vacant and abandoned properties in Akron Energy conservation and environmental protection, including a grant to help Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio make energy-efficient modifications and repairs to the homes of elderly and low-income residents Community service, civic engagement and beautification efforts, including funding for public space improvements through Downtown Akron Partnership Parks and recreation, including funding for animal education programs at the Akron Zoo Vice President and Chief Development Officer