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"Focused Funds" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Focused Funds is sponsored by The Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation offers Focused Funds that are based on the specific interests of donors who have established funds to support particular types of nonprofit missions. These grants provide support for a variety of needs to benefit nonprofit operations and ongoing programs.
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Focused Funds | The Columbus Foundation These categories are based on the interests of donors who have established funds to support a particular area of grantmaking. Based on the amount of available grant dollars each year, the majority of the grants awarded will be $1,000 to $10,000. Requests may be submitted for up to $25,000 if there is sufficient funding.
A category is listed as ‘Closed’ when all grant dollars have been committed for the calendar year. These ‘Closed’ categories are updated annually in February. Grant applications are accepted in May and October for different funding categories, as reflected below.
The Spring deadline for Focused Funds grants is the first Friday is May. The application will be available one month before the deadline. View Deadlines & Open Houses for more information.
Conservation and Environment Developmental Disabilities Character and Leadership Development for Youth The Fall deadline for Focused Funds grants is Friday, October 2, 2026. The application is available here . View Deadlines & Open Houses for more information.
Beautification, Civic Projects, and Public Art English Teachers in Private Preparatory Schools and Colleges/Universities Medical and Health Education In-service Education: for voluntary health organizations Hospice and End-of-Life Care General questions, and categories not mentioned/assigned above, please contact Dan Sharpe. Joseph A. Jeffrey Fund and Historic Preservation, please contact Matthew Martin .
Green Funds, please contact Dan Sharpe . Hospice and End-of-Life Care, please contact Dan Sharpe. Technical assistance, please contact Melissa McCool .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Franklin County, Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was October 2, 2001, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Focused Funds is funded by The Columbus 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.
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