Costco Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth Services
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may benefit grassroots organizations. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation invites applicants to demonstrate clear local need, evidence-based outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support; applications are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Human Services
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Ohio can seek funding to develop or expand their work. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are testing new approaches to persistent or emerging social issues.
Creag Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Ohio Startups
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven startups working on scalable social or environmental solutions in Ohio can apply for support, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. With a mission to back bold social entrepreneurs, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides capacity-building, capital, and community to organizations serving underserved populations.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Environmental Justice Funding for Grassroots Groups from Minneapolis Foundation
Ohio grassroots and community-based nonprofits, tribes, local governments, and educational institutions can apply for Minneapolis Foundation’s Tier 1 grants, offering up to US $150,000 for environmental justice assessment and engagement projects. Funding supports work in disadvantaged communities on issues like environmental health, pollution, climate resilience, and disaster preparedness across EPA Region 5’s Great Lakes states.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Ohio Community Development Funding via Cisco Systems
Grassroots and other nonprofit organizations in Ohio using technology to tackle education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience challenges for primarily underserved communities can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help fund innovative, tech-enabled programs rather than general operations, with applications accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Grassroots nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Ohio can seek funding for safety, education, and community development projects from State Farm Companies Foundation. Focus areas include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, neighborhood revitalization, food insecurity, financial literacy, and K–12 and higher education initiatives.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Ohio
Nonprofit cultural institutions offering arts or science programs in Ohio and across the U.S. can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives that reach large, diverse audiences and demonstrate measurable, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Grants from Labcorp
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio and across the U.S. can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health, education, and community initiatives. Funding may assist food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programs, or healthy lifestyle and screening efforts, with requests reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Ohio grassroots organizations and social enterprises focused on education, youth health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects serving urban children and youth in poverty. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, governments, and other mission-aligned organizations in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Education Grants from La Roche
Ohio grassroots nonprofits working on humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts initiatives can access funding through La Roche for high-quality, sustainable development projects. Managed by accredited charities, eligible projects may include youth science education, primary health care, disaster relief, community development, or contemporary arts and culture, provided they engage local partners and align with Roche’s philanthropic focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Grants for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation provides Ohio grassroots organizations and other nonprofits with funding for health, education, and humanitarian programs serving marginalized communities. Organizations working on healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, women and girls’ services, food security, or related social services may be eligible, alongside groups in many other countries and across the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
Ohio Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations working on charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and demonstrate broad, meaningful impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, workforce development, housing, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for community-focused programs. Bank of America Charitable Foundation offers regional U.S. sponsorships that back initiatives preserving neighborhoods, addressing hunger and shelter, and enhancing the economic, social, and cultural life of local communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Wellness Grants in Ohio
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit and public organizations promoting health and wellness in eight Southeast Ohio counties can apply for community grants supporting activities for residents of all ages. Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s Southeast Ohio Health and Wellness Foundation Fund prioritizes community-based and grassroots groups serving Belmont, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble, and Tuscarawas counties outside hospital settings.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Nord Family Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits and selected public sector programs can seek funding for arts and culture, education, civic affairs, and health and social services projects that strengthen communities and serve under-resourced residents. Nord Family Foundation prioritizes Lorain County and nearby areas, supporting program work, some capital needs, and grassroots community development efforts.
Nord Family Foundation
Gun Violence Policy Funding for Nonprofits via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofits and research or advocacy organizations working on gun violence prevention, justice reform, or violence intervention that impact the Great Lakes region, including Ohio, can apply for support from the Joyce Foundation. With a mission to build safe and just communities, it funds research, policy development, advocacy, and related initiatives that advance racial equity.
The Joyce Foundation
Rural Health Funding from Interact for Health
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Grassroots and community-based organizations improving rural health and social determinants in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky can apply for Interact for Health’s Rural Changemaker RFP, with awards of US $10,000 - US $70,000. With a mission to promote health and well-being, Interact for Health provides rural groups with 12–18 months of support for vital conditions for health.
Interact For Health
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Support for Ohio Grassroots Projects
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and grassroots groups with a fiscal sponsor in Ohio’s Lawrence County can seek US $500 - US $5,000 for local projects and programs. Grants from Foundation for Appalachian Ohio support arts and culture, education, community and economic development, environmental stewardship, and health and human services initiatives that benefit Lawrence County residents.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Ohio can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact across preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds projects that highlight efforts like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, education, and outdoor access, with awards of more than US $50,000 available nationally.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations addressing poverty relief, families, education, health, disaster relief, or related hardships can apply for Robinson Foundation support; funding is limited to the Southern U.S. below the Mason-Dixon line. Grants from Robinson Foundation help community-focused groups create tangible, meaningful impact for people and animals in need.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Ohio can seek support for their charitable programs. With a mission to foster positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides funding to tax-exempt charities whose work respects people, the environment, and life in an ever-changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Impact Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities supporting education, entrepreneurship, environment, or community enrichment in Ohio communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities may be eligible for this funding. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that align with its mission and positively impact the long-term well-being and sustainability of these communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio and across the U.S. can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs and facilities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help grassroots groups fund cultural and performing arts, education and youth services, disability and senior programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, and local health or social service initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio grassroots 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural projects, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Funding is for one-year projects, with one application per organization each grant cycle and a required online LOI and application request.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Democracy and Racial Justice Grants from Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in Ohio advancing BIPOC-led democracy, civic engagement, and racial justice can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Democracy Program grants of US $40,000 - US $200,000. Funding supports state-level organizing, voter engagement, structural reform, and arts-based culture-shift strategies that build long-term political power for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations leading strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize impactful collaborations. Ohio grassroots organizations that work with public, private, or social sector partners as equals to address significant social issues may be eligible for this national competition.
Mutual Of America Foundation