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Community Fund Grants (Civic Affairs) is a grant from the Akron Community Foundation that funds projects strengthening neighborhoods, infrastructure, and the economy in Summit County, Ohio. Part of a quarterly competitive grantmaking program, the Civic Affairs focus area supports initiatives that engage residents, improve the environment, promote recreation, and attract people and businesses to Greater Akron.
The program addresses root causes of systemic challenges rather than immediate needs. Applications for the next cycle are due July 1, 2026. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in the Greater Akron area; first-time applicants should contact the Director of Community Investment prior to applying.
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Akron Community Foundation funds four carefully chosen and equally vital issues through our quarterly competitive grantmaking program. Community Fund grants do more than simply meet residents' immediate needs; they address the root cause of a problem to create lasting and systemic change for future generations.
Each quarter, our board requests applications to meet the community's most pressing needs in Arts & Culture, Civic Affairs, Health & Human Services, and Education. Then we study, vet and award grants to the nonprofits best equipped to tackle these important issues in Summit County. Funding for these key areas comes from board discretionary and field-of-interest funds, as well as donors who give specifically to the Community Fund .
Akron Community Foundation is committed to keeping the arts alive – and accessible – in Summit County. Our Arts & Culture funding supports a broad spectrum of artistic disciplines and cultural activities, including visual, musical and performing arts programs, as well as historical preservation and storytelling initiatives. Learn more about our Arts & Culture cycle .
Akron Community Foundation believes all residents can find prosperity and success in the region with the right mix of funding and community involvement. Our Civic Affairs funding supports a wide range of initiatives, from job creation and economic development programs to neighborhood safety and beautification efforts. Learn more about our Civic Affairs cycle .
Akron Community Foundation envisions a Summit County where all residents enjoy a healthy, vibrant life. We help vulnerable residents meet their basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter and safety from abuse. We also support organizations that are making systemic improvements to address complex issues like generational poverty and homelessness.
Learn more about our Health & Human Services cycle . Akron Community Foundation partners with local schools, education leaders, nonprofit innovators, and community members to identify the best opportunities for investing in our children's future. Focusing on programs that align with Summit Education Initiative's Cradle to Career continuum, we award grants to programs that concentrate on key transition points in a student's education.
Learn more about our Education cycle . Visit our Competitive Grants page for information about each cycle's application process. Cristina González Alcalá, Ph.
D. Director of Community Investment Let us help you determine which funding cycle is right for your nonprofit.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the Greater Akron area; first-time applicants should contact Cristina González Alcalá, Director of Community Investment, to determine the appropriate funding cycle. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Unspecified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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.