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Community Fund Grants from the Akron Community Foundation provide competitive funding for nonprofits serving Summit County, Ohio. The foundation offers multiple grant cycles throughout the year, supporting a wide range of programs and community needs. Eligible applicants are approved 501(c)(3) organizations with programs primarily focused on the Summit County area.
Organizations new to the foundation or applying for a new program are encouraged to submit a brief program description before applying, allowing staff to provide feedback and direct applicants to the most appropriate grant cycle. Applications are accepted online one month before each grant deadline through the foundation's online grant management system.
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How to Apply for a Grant | Akron Community Foundation We understand applying for a grant can be a stressful process, so we do our best to make it as simple as possible. We've compiled step-by-step instructions to help you prepare for the grant application process and navigate our online application system . Please note: We recently transitioned to a new grant management system.
If you have questions, please watch our training session or contact Kim Nott . Between our Community Fund grants and our affiliate fund grants , we offer many options for competitive funding. We want to help you apply for the most relevant cycle, so if your organization has not received a grant from us in the past or you have a new program you're seeking funding for, tell us about your program .
We'll give you feedback on your proposal and direct you to the right grant cycles. 2. Know when grant cycles are open We begin accepting applications online one month in advance of each grant deadline.
For details about when you can apply, visit our Competitive Grants page . Once you've determined which grant cycles are the best match for your program and have reviewed the application dates, you're ready to get started using our online application system . It only takes about five minutes to register if you are an approved 501(c)(3) organization.
During the registration process, you will be asked to complete a series of questions about you and your organization. Be sure to have your EIN on hand. For information about how to use the online application system, view our video tutorial .
4. Prepare your application materials Whether you want to work directly in the online system or you prefer to gather all of your information first, be sure to review the application questions ahead of time. The questions for each grant cycle are available on our Competitive Grants page .
We also offer these additional tips on applying for our grants to help you focus on the most important information. If you're using a fiscal sponsor, please review the information we'll need from you. 6.
Watch for an email from Akron Community Foundation In six to eight weeks, you will receive an email from Brian Reitz, our vice president of community investment. If your grant was declined, you are welcome to apply again at any time. 7.
Tell us about your progress Once you have used your grant funding from Akron Community Foundation, use our online system to share the results of your program. This is an easy, convenient way to submit your required progress reports without the stress of paperwork. 8.
Important notes about our grant portal transition In the fall of 2025, Akron Community Foundation began transitioning its grant management system from Foundant (previous portal) to GOapply (new portal). If you received a grant in 2024 or 2025 and have questions about where to complete your Signed Agreement, Payment Request or Grant Report, please reference our Grant Stages Schedule or contact Kim Nott .
Online Application System Advantages of our Online Application System Applying is convenient. Our system reduces paperwork and streamlines the application process. Following up is stress-free.
You can sign your grant agreement, request grant payment, and submit your required progress report online. Please note: We recently transitioned to a new grant management system . If you have questions, please watch our training session or contact Kim Nott .
I'm new to the system. How do I register for an account? Registering is simple and only takes about five minutes.
Just go to our registration page to get started. You will be asked to complete a series of questions about you and your organization. Be sure to have your EIN on hand.
If you need some help navigating the system, view our video tutorial . Make sure to bookmark the login page for future use. For further assistance, please contact Kim Nott .
When you're logged in to the system, you will be able to see which of our competitive grant programs are accepting applications by clicking "Opportunities." This will show you our list of open grant opportunities, including those for our Community Fund and our many affiliate funds. Applications open one month prior to the deadline to give you plenty of time to submit.
If you still have questions after reviewing, please contact Cristina González Alcalá, Ph. D. or Mariana Silva .
I didn't save my work in the system, and I got logged off for inactivity. Did I lose all my work? The system auto saves your work when you click "next" to move to the next page of the application.
You always have the option to click "save" at the bottom of the screen, too. We highly encourage you to save often, as GOapply is a Microsoft-based system and any Microsoft issues or outages are out of our control. If you prefer to have all your work done ahead of time, you can simply copy our Community Fund application questions and paste them into a word processing program to complete first.
Will the system kick me out if I leave my computer for an extended period of time? Yes. Microsoft will automatically log users out after 20 minutes of inactivity, and you will not receive a pop-up warning that you were logged out.
If you think you're done using the system for a while, we recommend you save your application and log out. Can I access my past grant applications to use when applying for new grants? Applications and grant reports completed in Foundant (our previous system) can be downloaded from that system until April 15.
When you are logged in to Foundant, just view your dashboard to see your application history. Can I get more space to answer the application questions? Unfortunately, no. Responses are limited to a specific word count to ensure a timely review process.
My question isn't answered here. Is there someone I can contact for help? Absolutely.
Please contact Cristina González Alcalá, Ph. D. or Mariana Silva for further assistance.
Cristina González Alcalá, Ph. D. Director of Community Investment Let us help you determine which funding cycle is right for your nonprofit.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Approved 501(c)(3) organizations; primary focus on nonprofits serving Summit County, Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Fund Grants (Akron Community Foundation) is funded by Akron Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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