Grants to Richland County, Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and nonprofit medical facilities for projects that address current community needs. Applicants must contact the Foundation before submitting a proposal. The Foundation typically looks for several of the following key elements in appl...

Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 and larger grants of over $5,000 to Mahoning Valley, Ohio nonprofits, schools, agencies, and faith-based organizations to improve local communities and neighborhoods. LOIs for grants over $5,000 are due December 1, 2017. Strategic priorities include community revitalization, economic opport...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. The Lyle Spencer ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, conservancy districts, schools, and IHEs for boating safety outreach and education activities. The purpose of this program is to reduce boating mishaps, accidents, and fatalities through boater education. Boating safety education...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Grants of $2,500 to USA K-12 teachers for projects to enhance the quality of classroom education. Please note that teachers must be nominated prior to entering the contest; self-nominations are allowed. Winners will be decided during a public voting period. The winning teachers will receive a grant for the purchase of clas...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations serving Lake and Geauga Counties for projects that address significant community issues. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of jobs and economy, inclusion, housing and neighborhoods, health, environment, and education and youth development. The Lake-Geauga Fund RFP ...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM programs, and safety improvements. Preference will be given to requests tha...

Grants to Mahoning County, Ohio nonprofits, schools, churches, and agencies for healthcare programs. The requested amount must receive prior approval by program staff. Funding is intended for projects that meet the Foundation's two program areas: programs or projects that address the needs of cancer patients and/or their ...

Grants to Trumbull County, Ohio nonprofits, schools, churches, and agencies for innovative projects in the areas of hospice care and education, the needs of cancer patients and their families, diabetes treatment and prevention, orthopedic care and support, and programs designed to improve the quality of women’s and chil...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations that are working to address the problems and root causes of poverty in the greater Cleveland area. More specifically, the Foundation’s grantmaking is primarily focused on those organizations providing food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and educational support services fo...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators of grades Pre-K through 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. Funding is intended to support programs that work to effectively use the arts as a learning tool in teaching children who learn differently.

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help students enhance the environment of their schools or neighborhoods. Stu...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social justice and human righ...

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have impacted the lives of the children and the community in which they live.

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible areas to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. New applicants must submit a pre-grant inquiry form prior to applying. Particular emphasis is placed on organizations specializing in arts and ...

Grants averaging a minimum of $5,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for education and environmental stewardship programs for children and youth (through twelfth grade) and for employment skills training programs. For the purposes of these grants, the funding source will not consider requests outside of the following...

Grants to Scioto County Area, Ohio nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects that will benefit local populations. Program areas include education, healthcare, community development, economic development, arts and culture, social services, and civic benefit. The Foundation will look favorably at those project...

In-kind grants valued at up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums for the creation of a Maker Space area where PreK-8 children can tinker, play, and invent using a variety of materials. Funding is intended to create a space with incorporated STEM education which will inspire children to create and explore. ...

Grants to Summit County, Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on the arts and culture, civic affairs, health and human services, and education and early learning. Priorities and application deadlines for each of these focus areas are listed below. Arts and Culture: Summer dance performan...

Grants to Northeastern Ohio nonprofits for programs in the areas of arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health, and human services. Priority is given to institutions in University Circle. First-time applicants must contact the funding source, and an LOI must be submitted before applying. Types o...

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominations should cite the candidate’s past or current contributions to math education, which may include, but is not limited to: -Developing or assessing the K-16 ma...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers for hands-on math and science projects in the classroom. Funding is intended for innovative projects that will make learning math and science fun, improve teacher instruction, and result in measurable outcomes. Please note that grants are solely for project expenses, and not for c...

Grants of $700 to USA teachers, educators, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of K-12 public, private, and charter schools for community service or civic projects, visits to art, science and cultural museums, career enrichment opportunities, and other events or activities away from the school facility. Educa...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to enhance the quality of life in Mount Vernon and Knox County communities. Program areas include education, recreation, arts and culture, health, social services, youth services, and civic and community development. These awards reflect the...

Grants of $300 to USA classroom teachers of grades three to six to create an educational herb garden. Funding is intended to continue the use of herbs in elementary education. The gardens may be indoor or outdoor. Funding may be used to purchase soil, plant trays, containers, and gardening tools that are appropriate for ch...

Grants of up to $500 to USA teachers working full-time in any state, excluding Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, Arkansas, Washington, and Kansas. Funding will be provided for a wide range of projects or materials that will improve student learning. This can include, but is not limited to, books, software, calculators, math manipul...

Awards of $5,000 to USA librarians for outstanding service to public, college, university, school, and community libraries. Awards are intended to recognize the librarian's investments in improving people's lives in their school, campus, and community. In addition to the cash award, each nominee will be presented with a ...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Applications will be considered in the areas of c...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for music education and music therapy programs. Funding is intended to support educational programming, music projects, therapy, and the purchase of equipment and instruments for schools, camps, hospitals, nursing homes, and other centers. Preference is g...

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that operate youth baseball or softball programs and facilities. Funding may be used to support a new program, enhance or expand an existing program, obtain equipment or facilities, or undertake a collab...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of over $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government units dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Barberton residents. Focus areas for funding are educational excellence, economic development, community image, and social services. Funding is intended to support programs an...

Grants to Ohio nonprofits and government agencies, as well as educational and religious organizations, to improve the quality of life for local residents of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Programs may fall in the areas of health, scientific research, human services, arts, culture, and the humanities, children, the enviro...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and agencies, as well as educational and religious organizations, for community programs and services in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Funding is intended to support programs that enhance the quality of life of all local residents, as well as build a healthy, thriving, and vibrant c...

Grants starting at $2,500 to USA, Ontario, Puerto Rico, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities where the funding source has a business presence. Eligible USA communities are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. ...

Grants to Ohio nonprofits and agencies to support programs in the areas of scientific, religious, literary, charitable, and educational purposes in the Greater Cleveland area. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is also provided for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals and the encoura...

Grant of up to $500 to a Shelby County, Ohio K-4 teacher for art materials or programming. Funding is intended to enhance arts education for local children in grades K-4. The funded program must be musical, literary, visual, or performing. Preference is given to requests for art materials used in the classroom or other ar...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada and International nonprofits, schools, and government agencies for the creation, application, or field testing of environmental curricula. Applicants must submit an LOI. Funding is intended to implement field activities and classroom education, and integrate basic ecological principles...

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction of Greek, Latin, or classics. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Applications should address at least four of the following criteria: -Success, size, and growth of the classics...

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and faith-based organizations for projects that will increase economic development and activity in the city of Warren. Funding is intended for projects that will improve the quality of life for all residents and build a healthy, thriving, and vibrant community. The F...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career individuals for exploratory and broad-interest projects in the fields of conservation, research, storytelling, education, and technology. Funding is intended for the following areas of focus: wildlife, the human journey, or the changing pl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for projects that promote public engagement with historical resources. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations at least six weeks prior to the deadline. Emphasis is placed on projects that result in online tools. ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for a range of programs and services that meet the needs of local residents. While the majority of funds support activities in Franklin County, special funds are designated for Logan, Fairfield, and Hocking Counties. Program areas broadly include environment, health, ...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the deadline. Typically, grants are awarded to new or ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits to support sustainable forest management and to involve communities in efforts to build understanding of the value of forests and biodiversity. The research generated by these projects is intended to assess conservation values and improve forest management. There are two types of gran...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State area for programs that serve cultural, educational, scientific, and other charitable purposes. Applicants must first contact the Foundation staff to begin the application process. Funding is intended to respond t...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to recognize outstanding leadership in the field of education. Awards will be given to female superintendents, administrators, and other women in school leadership positions. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following three award categories: -The Superintendent Award – a...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.