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The page describes 'Morgan Startup Grants' (microgrants to for-profit businesses), not a 'Community Grants Program' for nonprofits. The 2026 round closed March 27, 2026.
Community Grants Program is a grant from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations in Ohio to provide microgrants to early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses. Operating through the Morgan Startup Grants program, participating nonprofits distribute catalytic seed funding—often as small as $500—to help founders move from ideation to action.
Since 2021, the program has partnered with 24 organizations to distribute 919 microgrants to 896 ventures. A 2026 expansion for Northeast Ohio community businesses targets businesses generating under $100,000 in annual revenue with a typical grant size of $1,500. Eligible recipient organizations are nonprofits serving youth in Ohio with programs that build entrepreneurial skills or foster business education.
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Morgan Startup Grants | Burton D. Morgan Foundation Seed Funding for Startups In 2021, Burton D. Morgan Foundation initiated an experimental pilot project to provide catalytic funding to nonprofit organizations for dissemination to for-profit businesses in the form of microgrants.
This effort stemmed from observations that seed funding, often totaling less than $500, could spur business momentum. The initiative, now called the Morgan Startup Grants program, has partnered with 24 organizations that have distributed 919 microgrants to 896 ventures, as of early 2026.
The program has: Served as an exceptional engagement tool, with more than 50% of participants new to their entrepreneurship programs Widened opportunities for founders beyond pitch competitions Validated and instilled confidence in numerous founders, motivating them to transition from ideation to action Leveraged funding from other donors Uses for Morgan Startup Grants Morgan Startup Grants have been used for a wide range of expenses: Duplicate molds to increase production Conference attendance to connect with potential customers Student recipients come from a wide range of majors, which have included fashion, digital media production, architecture, marketing, entrepreneurship, and even Arabic translation.
Participating Organizations The following organizations are participating in the Morgan Startup Grant program: Baldwin Wallace University Case Western Reserve University Cleveland State University Lorain County Community College Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development TRI-C Center for Entrepreneurs New in 2026: Morgan Startup Grant Program Expansion for NEO Community* Morgan Foundation is teaming up with HFLA of Northeast Ohio and TRI-C Center for Entrepreneurs to provide microgrants to small businesses in Northeast Ohio.
Eligible businesses must generate under $100,000 in annual revenue and have at least one employee, including the founder. Grant amounts will vary but a typical grant size is $1,500. Applications open on March 16 with a deadline of March 27 .
Note: These grants are for entrepreneurs who do not have an affiliation with another Morgan Startup Grant provider. *NOTE: This opportunity closed on March 27. If a new round of community-based Morgan Startup Grants becomes available, it will be posted here.
Morgan Startup Grant Recipients are eligible to receive a Morgan Startup Grant Program Badge, recognizing your skills and achievements. Learn more. To learn more about the Morgan Startup Grants program, contact Angela Evans .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits serving youth in Ohio with programs that build entrepreneurial skills or foster business education. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.