Ohio Minority Services Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture may be eligible for minority-focused support. Focused on racial and economic equity, US Bancorp Foundation invites groups in designated U.S. Bank communities—especially those led by people of color—to seek collaborative, high-impact funding under its Community Possible Grant Program.
US Bancorp Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Scalable Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges and serving underserved communities in Ohio and beyond can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support, with awards up to US $300,000. With a mission to back scalable, systems-focused solutions, the foundation provides capital, intensive capacity-building, and community over three years.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Ohio Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment programs can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants of up to US $100,000, including in Ohio. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities, and may benefit groups advancing opportunities for minority populations through jobs, skills, and digital inclusion.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government entities, and volunteer fire companies in Ohio can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation. Programs serving minority communities may be eligible for support in areas like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, food insecurity, job training, and K–12 or higher education.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth
Ohio organizations serving minority children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability may be eligible for project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other entities working with urban low-income communities in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Ohio Communities
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering early childhood education or community economic development programs in Ohio communities where PNC operates can seek funding for projects serving low- and moderate-income residents. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for education, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and essential human services that may benefit minority populations.
PNC Foundation
Community Development Grants for Charities from Roche
Ohio charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects can access funding through Roche for innovative, sustainable community initiatives. Accredited nonprofits serving minority communities may be eligible if projects promote sustainable development, actively involve Roche affiliates and employees, and can benefit from Roche’s expertise, logistics, and early collaboration with local authorities and partners.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Grants for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities, including minorities in Ohio and worldwide. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, women and children’s health, food security, literacy, and social services in the U.S. and numerous countries.
Semnani Family Foundation
Ohio Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Organizations serving minority communities in Ohio may be eligible if they meet IRS and applicable California tax-exempt requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Springfield Foundation
Applications due Aug 10, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, churches, and public entities serving Clark County, Ohio can seek funding for arts and culture, education, health, human services, environment, and civic affairs programs from Springfield Foundation. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, it supports projects that improve quality of life, which may include initiatives benefiting minority residents in Ohio.
Springfield Foundation
Alloy Development Co Grants for Ohio Entrepreneurs
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Economic mission-based organizations in Butler and Warren Counties in Ohio can apply for Alloy Development Co’s Pat Landi Access Fund, with awards up to US $10,000 for small business and local economic development initiatives. Programs serving minority entrepreneurs through incubators, loan funds, workforce training, or entrepreneurial education may be especially well-positioned.
Alloy Development Co Inc
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work, including projects in Ohio. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation awards more than US $50,000 to help tell powerful stories from wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, education, and related programs that may serve minority communities.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Disability Inclusion Funding from Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Organizations in Ohio serving people with intellectual or developmental disabilities can receive one-time support for initiatives that advance inclusion, leadership, access to services, or evidence-based supports. Focused on developmental disability priorities, Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council offers up to US $5,000, with priority for traditionally unserved or underserved groups, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Community Hardship Relief 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 programs addressing hardship, including poverty relief, children and families, education, medical assistance, disaster relief, and veterans’ issues. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups with at least three years of activity that provide tangible, meaningful impact, which may benefit minority-serving organizations in Ohio’s southern region.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Ohio and beyond can seek project support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to respect all life and the environment, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit programs serving minority communities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
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 location can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Ohio groups serving vulnerable and minority families and children may be eligible if they meet the mission, location, and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio and across the U.S. seeking support for community-based programs can apply for funding to benefit minority and underserved populations. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help museums, schools, hospitals, arts, environmental, youth, disability, and senior services with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for projects where modest awards make a big impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Vitality Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can seek funding from Ameriprise Financial to support programs like hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural enrichment. Ohio groups serving minority communities may be eligible if they operate in the U.S., align with these focus areas, and can demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Minority-serving organizations may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year grants, with applications accepted annually between October 1 and March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Ohio Arts Council Grants for Ohio Arts Innovation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
With a mission to support innovative arts projects, Ohio Arts Council provides Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits and other organizations with competitive project funding up to US $25,000. Eligible groups can propose bold, experimental work that expands accessibility, affordability, or diversity in arts experiences, which may benefit organizations serving minority communities across the state.
Ohio Arts Council
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Minority Grants in Ohio
Applications due Mar 24, 2027
Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations in Ohio’s Appalachian counties can receive US $500 - US $5,000 for projects in arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development, and environmental stewardship. With a mission to strengthen African American communities, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio supports efforts that address disparities and expand opportunities across 32 Appalachian Ohio counties.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
National Library of Medicine Grants for Health Equity
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Ohio organizations working to expand health information access for minority and other underrepresented communities can apply for the Health Information Outreach Award, which offers US $25,000 for outreach and education projects. Focused on health information and literacy, National Library of Medicine funding supports training, technology access, and programs using NLM and NNLM resources.
National Library of Medicine
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life for underserved and underrepresented people in Ohio can seek project, operating, or capital support for community programs. With a mission to strengthen economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to local, non-discriminatory charities in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving underserved youth and families in Ohio can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, hunger, and environmental programs. Minority-serving organizations working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services Grants for Ohio Forensic Justice
Applications due May 13, 2027
With a mission to support criminal justice services, Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services provides Ohio law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, crime labs, and allied professionals with reimbursement for sexual assault kit testing and related investigative expenses. Agencies serving minority survivors of sexual assault may benefit through coverage of lab costs, expert testimony, transportation, and training to build investigative capacity.
Ohio Office of Criminal & Justice Services
Community Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio with strong, replicable community partnerships serving minority or other populations can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve communities and model innovative approaches to significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation
Health Education Grants for Ohio Groups from Ohio Commission on Minority Health
Applications due Jul 21, 2027
Ohio community organizations providing minority health education and disease prevention activities can receive up to US $4,000 to support April Minority Health Month events. Ohio Commission on Minority Health funds programs that improve health knowledge, attitudes, or practices among economically disadvantaged African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Native/Indigenous communities in Ohio.
Ohio Commission on Minority Health