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Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant Cycle is a grant from the Springfield Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations serving Clark County, Ohio, across six fields: arts and culture, community development, education, environment and conservation, health, and human services. The foundation awards competitive grants from a variety of donor-created funds through one grantmaking cycle per year.
First consideration is given to applicants whose programs align closely with the foundation's current grantmaking strategy. Organizations may submit up to three applications per cycle. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, government units, or organizations with a qualified fiscal agent, serving the Clark County community.
The 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle opens June 29, 2026, with a deadline of August 10, 2026. Grant decisions are typically announced in late November or early December. Grant amounts vary.
Programs that do not qualify include annual fund drives, endowments outside the foundation, sectarian worship activities, and awards to individuals.
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Apply for A Grant : Grants : The Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant Cycle Process The Springfield Foundation awards competitive grants from a variety of funds created by our donors. We offer one grantmaking cycle per year. Decisions for grant awards are typically announced at the end of November/early December.
Please note that first consideration is given to applicants whose programs, projects, and services are closely aligned with the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy. There is a 3 application maximum per organization. The 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle will open on Monday, June 29, 2026 and will close at 4:30pm on Monday, August 10, 2026.
1. Check Your Eligibility To be eligible for funding from the Foundation charitable organizations are required to: Be a nonprofit organization exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, churches, or government units including public schools and municipalities. If you do not have a 501(c)(3), you may enter into an agreement with a qualified nonprofit that will act as your fiscal agent.
Have a governing board, and conduct business without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin. Provide programs and projects serving the Clark County, Ohio community. The Foundation does not award grants from discretionary funds for the following purposes: Awards to individuals, including fellowships, travel, study, research, camps.
Support for individual political candidates and/or lobbying efforts. Annual campaigns or dues. Endowments outside of the Springfield Foundation.
Sectarian worship, instruction, or proselytizing. Fraternal, political, labor, athletic, and social or veterans’ groups. School bands and school choral groups, drill teams, or color guards.
Annual fund drives or fundraising activities. Returning applicants who did not complete their previous grant requirements (i.e., reporting). 2.
Read Our Grantmaking Strategy Through our competitive grants program, we invest in nonprofits that are working to meet current community needs in the following fields: Arts & Culture; Community Development; Education; Environment & Conservation; Health; and Human Services. For more information on our grantmaking strategy, click here.
We also provide field of interest funding from endowments created by donors directed to a broad area reflecting their personal interests. There is no separate application for this funding.
All applications are evaluated for their relevance to these areas which include: Animal Causes (spay/neuter) Arts (performing arts in schools and arts for individuals with a diagnosed mental illness) Conservation and Preservation Construction Trades (training and education) Health (cardiac and respiratory ailments, cancer care, prenatal and postpartum programs, and dental) People with Disabilities (blind/vision impaired, deaf/hard of hearing, physical, and developmental) 3.
Attend or View a Grant Information Session For those unfamiliar with the Foundation’s application process, you are encouraged to attend the Grant Information Session that is held in early summer. This workshop offers an overview of the grant application process. View the Grant Sessions and Workshops page for specific dates.
The Springfield Foundation utilizes the user-friendly and efficient platform, GoApply, to streamline the process of accepting and reviewing grant applications. If you have questions, please call 937-324-8773 or email lori@springfieldfoundation. org .
If you are reviewing applications, please use the GoApply button to access the portal.
How to Register for the Grant Portal Step-by-Step Instructions on Registering for an Account 2025 Draft - Do Not Submit a PDF Program/Operating Budget Form Template That is Not Required Year-End Revenue/Expense Form Template That is Not Required Competitive Grant Cycle Opens: Competitive Grant Cycle Closes: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:30pm Discretionary Reporting Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Designated Reporting Deadline: Tuesday, December 15, 2026 lori@springfieldfoundation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Clark County, Ohio. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is August 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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