The Columbus Foundation Focused Funds Grants

The 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.

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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