Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle

Education and Youth Development Community Grant Cycle is a grant program from the Community Foundation of Lorain County that funds general operational and project support for nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County, Ohio through education and youth development. Grant amounts vary.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations located in or serving residents within Lorain County, with NTEE codes beginning with B (Education) or O (Youth Development). The application period runs from March 1 through April 1, with funding decisions announced in July.

The Board prioritizes innovative programs that address community needs and promote partnerships and collaboration, with lower priority given to capital and equipment requests, mandated services, and duplication of existing services. Prior grant reporting requirements must be fulfilled before submitting a new application. Organizations may apply once per calendar year for Community Grant Cycles.

Grants | Community Foundation Lorain County Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging For Professional Advisors African American Community Fund Lorain County Imagination Library Neighbor Up Lorain County Newsletters & Annual Reports The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers various funding opportunities for non-profit organizations serving Lorain County residents.

Eligible non-profits can apply for the following grant cycles: Community Grant Cycles, Affiliate Fund Cycles and a Monthly Rolling Mini-Grant Cycle. Our Community Grant Cycles focus on the following areas: Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County , Education & Youth Development and Health & Human Services . Grant applications are accessible through our online grant portal.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the specified due date, regardless of whether it falls on a weekend or holiday. If online submission poses a challenge, please get in touch with us for assistance in submitting your grant request. Have Questions About Grants?

Have Questions About Grants? The deadline for all grant cycles is 11:59 PM on their scheduled due date, regardless of whether the day falls on a weekend or holiday. To apply, you must log in to our online grants portal .

If you need any help with online submission, please get in touch with us for support, and we will assist you in completing your application. Our Currently Open Grant Cycle(s) 2026 Health and Human Services Grant Application Preview Lakeland Community Foundation Mini-Grant The Lakeland Community Foundation Endowment Fund awards $500 mini-grants to nonprofit organizations based in Lorain County.

This grant has a rolling deadline and organizations are permitted to apply only once per calendar year. Lorain County Rapid Response Fund Deadline: November 01, 2026 Nord Family Foundation, Nordson Corporation Foundation, Stocker Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Lorain County have established the Lorain County Rapid Response Fund to help ease financial pressures on local non‑profit organizations.

Grant applications will be reviewed by a panel of program staff from emergency‑assistance nonprofits. Enhanced Grant Portal Launching January 2025 The Community Foundation of Lorain County is using an enhanced version of the Foundant grant portal. These improvements were shaped by user feedback and are designed to provide a more streamlined and user friendly experience for applicants.

To help you navigate the new portal, we have provided a helpful guide: Guiding Applicants Through the Process – Foundant Technologies For additional support or questions, please contact Lynn Wrice-Head, Program Manager, at 440. 984. 7390 or lwrice-head@peoplewhocare.

org . Grants Description NTEE Codes Open Close Decisions Health & Human Services Community Grant Cycle Provides general operational and project support for non-profit organizations that serve Lorain County through Health and Human Services.

E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and P January 1 February 1 May Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle Provides general operational and project support for non-profit organizations that serve Lorain County through Education and Youth Development.

B and O March 1 April 1 July Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County Community Grants Cycle Provides general operating and project support for non-profit organizations serving Lorain County through Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County. A, R, S, T, U, V, W, and X June 1 July 1 October African American Community Fund Support for projects that improve the quality of life for the African American community of Lorain County.

All October 15 November 15 January Hispanic Fund Provides grants to programs committed to improving and promoting socioeconomic and educational opportunities within the Hispanic community. All April 30 May 31 July Women’s Fund Award grants to organizations supporting social, educational, and artistic projects by, for, and delivering to women and children.

All August 1 September 1 October Youth Fund Awards grants to non-profit organizations that provide programs and services for the youth in Lorain County. All TBD TBD TBD Lakeland Grants This program offers grants of $500 to non-profit organizations serving Lorain County. The mini grants have a simple online application and will be awarded monthly.

All Monthly Monthly Monthly The Board prioritizes innovative programs that address community needs and promote partnerships and collaboration. Lower priority is given to capital and equipment requests, mandated services, and duplication of existing services.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County focuses on four primary areas: Health and Human Services Strengthening Lorain County Application Limit: For Community Grant Cycles, grant seekers may apply once per calendar year but can apply for additional Affiliate Fund Grants. Location Requirement: Organizations must be located in or serve residents within Lorain County.

Organizations outside Lorain County must detail the Lorain County residents served. Tax-Exempt Status: Only 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations are eligible. Complete the Fiscal Sponsor Information Form if your program needs a tax-exempt ruling.

Reporting: Prior grant reporting requirements must be fulfilled before submitting a new application. Ineligible Requests: Grants will not be awarded for debt reduction, loans, for-profit businesses, benefit tickets, annual appeals, tours, telephone solicitations, political campaigns, or religious activities. Scholarships are only awarded through accredited educational institutions.

The Board values accountability and sustainability in programs. Organizations should demonstrate a diversified funding base. For technical difficulties, please contact us at foundation@peoplewhocare.

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The Community Foundation uses the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE Codes) to classify our focus areas, and your non-profit has a specific code established by the IRS. Our four focus areas are made up of the NTEE Codes on the following slides. If you are unsure what your organization’s NTEE Code is, you can find it on Guidestar or on your organization’s Form 990.

Health and Human Services Community Grant Cycles Organizations with the NTEE Code beginning with the following letters are eligible to apply for our Health & Human Services Community Grant Cycle. Human Services = I, J, K, L, M, N, P Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle Organizations with the NTEE Code beginning with the following letters are eligible to apply for our Education & Youth Community Grant Cycle.

Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County Community Grant Cycle Organizations with the NTEE Code beginning with the following letters are eligible to apply for our Education & Youth Community Grant Cycle.

Arts, Culture, and Humanities = A Strengthening Lorain County = (Public or Societal Benefit) R, S, T, U, V, W or (Religion Related) X Learn More About NTEE Codes Learn about Evaluations & Logic Models Community Foundation of Lorain County