Ohio Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for support that advances racial and economic equity. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes groups in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, which may include programs connected to aquaculture-related employment or education.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth Services
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support that complements their existing funding. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation invites organizations to propose evidence-based projects with measurable outcomes, which may include youth or family services connected to aquaculture communities in Ohio.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can seek funding that may benefit aquaculture efforts in Ohio. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving organizations test new approaches to societal issues, including community development, health, environment, or related services, after holding 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Ohio Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, and welfare can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs, including in Ohio. The Dan Paul Foundation funds projects such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment that benefit children and young people worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Aquaculture
With a mission to support innovative social impact organizations, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Ohio aquaculture and other early-stage ventures with up to US $300,000 over three years in unrestricted funding or investment capital. Eligible independent nonprofits and impact-first for-profits must serve underserved communities and operate in scalable, systems-focused models.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Ohio Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Ohio can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include workforce or entrepreneurship initiatives connected to aquaculture-related economies.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Ohio
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Ohio offering arts, science, or STEAM programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes organizations engaging young people, nurturing artistic talent, and serving large U.S. constituencies through museums, performing arts centers, symphonies, theaters, and similar entities.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Ohio organizations and social enterprises improving education, youth health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible projects must be based in the U.S., India, or South Africa and align with the foundation’s mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Ohio Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio communities where PNC operates can seek funding for early childhood education or community economic development initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for programs like preschool education, workforce readiness, affordable housing, small business support, and essential human services benefiting low- and moderate-income residents, which may include aquaculture-related efforts.
PNC Foundation
Community Development Funding for Charities from Roche
Ohio accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts projects may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy support, including local aquaculture-related education or community initiatives. Ohio organizations must work through the Roche affiliate in their country, with projects managed locally and engaging Roche expertise, partners, or employees where possible.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation, including those in Ohio. The foundation funds programs serving marginalized communities worldwide, with priorities such as healthcare access, women and children’s health, hunger and homelessness services, disaster relief, and related human and social services.
Semnani Family Foundation
Ohio Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs that significantly benefit their target populations. Eligible organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S. and be tax-exempt under federal and, when applicable, California law.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants support initiatives that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and emergency shelter, strengthen workforce readiness, and enhance cultural and community life; aquaculture-related projects may be eligible when tied to these priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Ohio, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, or disaster relief. U.S. 501(c)(3)s and certain foreign entities with qualifying revenues may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Ohio can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the real-world impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation offers more than US $50,000 to help eligible groups, including those with aquaculture-related conservation or environmental programs, tell powerful stories about their community impact.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Conservation Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek support for humanitarian, educational, conservation, and related programs that create tangible, meaningful impact. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups addressing poverty relief, children and families, disaster relief, medical assistance, nature and wildlife conservation, animal welfare, veterans’ issues, and religious or spiritual endeavors; Ohio aquaculture nonprofits working in these areas may be eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Ohio Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Eligible organizations must either engage Insperity employees, be Insperity clients, or serve communities where Insperity employees live and work, with one grant or sponsorship request allowed per year.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Environment
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental or community services projects in Ohio can seek support for their programs. With a mission to respect all life and the environment, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with funding that may benefit aquaculture-related initiatives connected to environmental conservation or community needs.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Ohio communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports initiatives that strengthen long-term well-being and sustainability in its manufacturing communities, which may include aquaculture-related efforts fitting these focus areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office in Ohio can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Aquaculture-focused nonprofits that also provide these community services may be eligible after completing an initial eligibility questionnaire and letter of inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Ohio Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can seek general operating or project support through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on broad environmental and community needs, the foundation may support Ohio organizations whose aquaculture work fits these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Ohio Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community programs, education, arts, environmental efforts, and related services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S. nonprofits, including those with aquaculture-related education or conservation components, fund projects where modest awards can make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven initiatives can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic and neighborhood development, and cultural enrichment, which may benefit organizations with aquaculture-related workforce, business development, or community revitalization programs.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project funding in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural work, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Organizations with aquaculture-related initiatives that fit these categories may be eligible during the annual October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Ohio can seek project, operating, or capital support that advances economic stability, workforce development, health, social services, or disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to local, non-discriminatory charities in areas where O'Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include aquaculture-related workforce or economic programs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Aquaculture
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs addressing aquaculture-related education, community gardens, healthy food access, or environmental projects may be competitive if they fit these categories.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc