Community Responsive Grants Program

Community Responsive Grants Program is sponsored by Stark Community Foundation. This program aims to strengthen the nonprofit community by addressing significant local needs through ongoing funding opportunities. Applications are reviewed continuously, and ideal proposals demonstrate local support and sustainability.

Community Responsive Grants Responding to Stark County's evolving needs and opportunities Primarily makes grants to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions and government entities, and be located within Stark County or directly provide services to Stark County. Individuals may not apply for a grant but may contact Stark Help Central or ConnectWell for further assistance.

Stark Community Foundation's competitive grantmaking seeks to: Align grantmaking and philanthropic services’ priorities and practices Promote a culture of data-informed research that guides our grantmaking Create strategic collaboratives to address community challenges 2023 Stark County Community Assessment Frequently Asked Questions Grant requests typically range from $2,500 to $50,000.

Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis in order to respond to ever-changing needs and opportunities that benefit the community. Grant award recipients will be notified by email of the Board’s decision within one to two weeks after the Board meets. Only online applications will be accepted.

Apply online through Stark Community Foundation’s Grant Portal . Please be sure to check out the video tutorials available for further instruction.

Organizations receiving grant funding from Stark Community Foundation's Community Responsive Grants Program are required to complete an evaluative report at the end of the grant period, which includes a written narrative on the impact of the grant and financial details of how the grant funds were spent. Failure to submit a final report will impact the organization's ability to secure future funding from Stark Community Foundation.

Contact Grants Administrator Robyn Guedel at 234-458-2913 or rguedel@starkcf. org . Donate to Stark Community Foundation's Community Charitable Fund to respond to Stark County's evolving needs and opportunities.

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