Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis following a review process by our Board of Directors and Grants Committee.
As we have a new grant application system, all users will need to create a new account including new login and password.
Please plan to apply in the quarter that best fits with your mission:
- First Quarter: Hunger prevention; assistance for refugees and immigrants
- Second Quarter: Housing and homeless services; services for incarcerated individuals or those re-entering society
- Third Quarter: Health programming; services for those with disabilities; addiction treatment and recovery services
- Fourth Quarter: Community service organizations that provide a variety of services and any other unique programs not specifically listed.
Applying For A Grant
- You will be asked to provide detailed information about how an identified community need will be met through the program for which funding is requested.
- If approved, you will be notified and asked to submit a full grant application.
- Questions? Please contact 440.360.7370
Grant Funding to Non-profit Agencies
- Grant applications will be accepted only from organizations that are qualified as tax-exempt and charitable entities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Your work in the community must fall into one or more of the categories listed above.
- Funding is limited to organizations located in Cleveland, Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties.
- We do not fund capital needs, endowments, school programs, or individuals.
Application Deadlines
- Letter of Inquiry deadlines:
- January 10, 2025
- April 4, 2025
- July 11, 2025
- October 3, 2025
- Application deadlines:
- February 5, 2025
- May 2, 2025
- August 1, 2025
- October 24, 2025
- Grants Committee review meetings:
- February 27, 2025
- May 29, 2025
- August 28, 2025
- November 20, 2025