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Find similar grantsThe Columbus Foundation Focused Funds Grants is sponsored by The Columbus Foundation. Supports nonprofits in central Ohio across various focus areas, including environment, health, and social services.
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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 Friday, May 1, 2026. The application is available here. View Deadlines & Open Houses for more information.
Conservation and Environment Developmental Disabilities Hospice and End-of-Life Care Character and Leadership Development for Youth The Fall deadline for Focused Funds grants is the first Friday in October. The application will be available one month before the deadline. 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 General questions, and categories not mentioned/assigned above, please contact Matthew Martin. 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: 501(c)(3) nonprofits in central Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for The Columbus Foundation Focused Funds Grants are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
The Columbus Foundation Focused Funds Grants 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.