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Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grants is sponsored by Kelvin And Eleanor Smith Foundation. The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations that demonstrate excellence in their missions and creative approaches to community service. The foundation prioritizes organizations in the Greater Cleveland area. The application process for new applicants begins with a required preliminary contact followed by an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI). Successful LOIs are then invited to submit full proposals.
Geographic focus: Cleveland, Ohio
Focus areas: Nonsectarian Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Environment, Conservation, Community Funds
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
First-Time Applicants - The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation First-Time Applicants sheilabeth 2025-10-01T13:54:46-04:00 Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for First-Time Applicants only If you are approaching The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation for the first time, please proceed as follows: 1 Contact Pam Eichenauer before submitting an LOI. Be prepared to provide a brief overview of your organization (the history, mission, programs, and services). This will enable us to determine whether an LOI would fall within the Foundation’s areas of interest. Once invited to apply: Click Here Select the “Create New Account” option on the Logon Page. Enter the required information, your email address, and a password. Make note of the email and password you choose, as it will enable you to access the system for future grant applications. Click on the “Grant Cycle – LOI” link. When you have completed the LOI, click “Submit”, and you will receive an email confirmation of your submission. While completing the online application, you may save it and return to it as often as needed. After your LOI has been submitted, it will be reviewed to determine if a full proposal will be requested for the next grant cycle. The Full Application form can only be accessed through our online portal AFTER approval of the LOI and assignment of an access code. Each LOI will be reviewed, and written notification will be provided after the meeting dates (which are not published). The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation 30100 Chagrin Boulevard – Suite 150
Application snapshot: target deadline March 31, 2026; published funding information Median $30,000 (Range: $1,500 - $2,000,000); eligibility guidance Non-profit, charitable organizations classified under IRC Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) that serve the Greater Cleveland area.
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First-Time Applicants - The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation First-Time Applicants sheilabeth 2025-10-01T13:54:46-04:00 Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for First-Time Applicants only If you are approaching The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation for the first time, please proceed as follows: 1 Contact Pam Eichenauer before submitting an LOI.
Be prepared to provide a brief overview of your organization (the history, mission, programs, and services). This will enable us to determine whether an LOI would fall within the Foundation’s areas of interest. Once invited to apply: Click Here Select the “Create New Account” option on the Logon Page.
Enter the required information, your email address, and a password. Make note of the email and password you choose, as it will enable you to access the system for future grant applications. Click on the “Grant Cycle – LOI” link.
When you have completed the LOI, click “Submit”, and you will receive an email confirmation of your submission. While completing the online application, you may save it and return to it as often as needed. After your LOI has been submitted, it will be reviewed to determine if a full proposal will be requested for the next grant cycle.
The Full Application form can only be accessed through our online portal AFTER approval of the LOI and assignment of an access code. Each LOI will be reviewed, and written notification will be provided after the meeting dates (which are not published). The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation 30100 Chagrin Boulevard – Suite 150
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-profit, charitable organizations classified under IRC Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) that serve the Greater Cleveland area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Median $30,000 (Range: $1,500 - $2,000,000) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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