Ohio Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for Community Possible support, which may include faith-based organizations with eligible programs. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities and those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth Services
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, and health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may also benefit faith-based organizations with eligible community programs. Focused on youth and family well-being, Costco Foundation invites applicants to demonstrate clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support in their proposals.
Costco Foundation
Ohio Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, welfare, or basic needs programs in Ohio can seek support for projects like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, and refugee enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for programs that directly benefit children and youth worldwide, including Ohio-based initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Ohio
Religious and other 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits in Ohio offering arts, science, or STEAM programs for U.S. audiences can seek program, capital, or limited general/endowment support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established institutions such as museums, performing arts organizations, and arts schools with audited expenses over $2 million and demonstrable, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in Ohio, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support health and welfare, education, or community initiatives. Funding may benefit religious nonprofits that run food pantries, healthcare or patient services for underserved people, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle and screening programs.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Licking County Foundation Grants for Ohio Community Services
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations serving Licking County residents in Ohio can apply for the Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant to support small-scale capital needs, programmatic needs, and people-focused projects. Faith-based nonprofits may be eligible if programs are non-proselytizing, and schools or large institutions must apply through central administration offices.
Licking County Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Ohio religious and faith-based organizations working in education, children’s health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible entities include nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and other public or charitable organizations serving urban low-income children and youth, with requests of more than US $50,000.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian and Health Grants for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation provides Ohio nonprofits and faith-based organizations working in health, education, or humanitarian relief with funding for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Organizations focused on health care access, disaster relief, literacy, or interfaith and human services may be eligible, with opportunities available in the U.S. and internationally.
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 carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and demonstrate strong management and broad impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Paul and Carol David Foundation Religious Grants in Ohio
Nonprofit, philanthropic, and charitable organizations serving children and families in and around Stark County, Ohio can seek funding for education, health, and religious programs. The Paul and Carol David Foundation provides Ohio religion and spirituality nonprofits with support to reduce financial burdens and strengthen community-focused services rooted in faith and family well-being.
The Paul And Carol David Foundation
Marion Community Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, government entities, colleges, universities, and religious organizations with charitable programs can seek funding for work benefiting Marion County residents. Marion Community Foundation provides support for basic needs, health, education, arts, environment, and community development, including new ideas, multi-year initiatives, and collaborative solutions to local challenges.
Marion Community Foundation
Ohio Community Funding via Stark Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charities, government entities, religious institutions, and private schools serving Carroll County, Ohio can seek project support through the Carroll Community Fund, administered by Stark Community Foundation. With a mission to strengthen local impact, Stark Community Foundation provides Ohio religious and community nonprofits with challenge and partial funding for arts, education, and recreational initiatives.
Stark Community Foundation
Mary Jane Ritson Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering year-round, direct-service programs can seek one-time project funding that demonstrates measurable impact and community need in Jefferson County and Steubenville. Focused on community services, the Mary Jane Ritson Charitable Trust favors established organizations with at least three years of operations and programs with at least one year of documented results.
Mary Jane Ritson Charitable Trust
Program Funding for Ohio Nonprofits from Frick Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Wayne and Holmes counties can seek project funding for scientific, educational, religious, charitable, and human services programs that benefit communities in need. Focused on sustained, measurable impact, the Laura B. Frick Charitable Trust invites Ohio religion and spirituality nonprofits with at least three years of operations and proven programs to apply.
Laura B. Frick Charitable Trust
Barnitz Fund Religion Grants in Ohio
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Religious and other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations serving Middletown, Ohio and the surrounding area can seek support for a wide range of community needs. With a mission to support religious and charitable purposes, Barnitz Fund provides Ohio faith-based and charitable nonprofits with funding for religion, human and social services, education, health, arts, animal welfare, and community development projects.
Barnitz Fund
Multi-Issue Community Funding from Weber W. Sebald Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable programs, including religious and spiritual activities, can apply for the Weber W. Sebald Foundation’s grants, with a focus on Middletown and nearby areas. Eligible organizations may receive funding for religion and spirituality, human and social services, community development, education, health, environment, arts, and more.
Weber W. Sebald Foundation
Ohio Community Programs Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits running family, safety, or community enhancement programs can seek up to US $500 for specific projects. Focused on community well-being, Baltimore Life Foundation invites organizations, including churches and synagogues with tax-exempt umbrella bodies, to apply for support for non-religious, volunteer-driven initiatives such as child safety education or neighborhood improvement.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Religious or faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Ohio working in preservation, education, or wellness may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant, which supports sharing the impact of their work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation offers more than US $50,000 to help organizations create compelling stories about their community change efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Ohio Religious Program Funding via Dunlavey Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for religious activities or other community programs can apply for grants from the Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust. Focused on education and civic and charitable organizations in Jefferson County, this trust also considers projects in areas like religion, community development, and human and social services.
Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust
Senior Learning Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Grants for Ohio nonprofits providing educational programs for seniors in Mahoning County help religious and other 501(c)(3) organizations offer lifelong learning opportunities. The Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley’s Ohio Living Lifelong Learning Fund awards US $500 - US $1,500 to not-for-profits, including religious organizations, schools, government entities, or groups applying through a fiscal sponsor.
Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding work in Ohio. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with funding that may benefit religious or faith-based nonprofits whose programs advance these broader community and environmental goals.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Ohio Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted program or operating support for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related work. Focused on broad community and environmental causes, the Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants that may benefit religious nonprofits whose activities fit these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Ohio Religious Program Funding via Fifth Third Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 17, 2026
Religious and faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky region of Ohio can seek funding for education, arts, community development, and human services programming that strengthens local communities. Fifth Third Foundation administers multiple charitable trusts that may support outreach ministries, poverty relief, and other Religion & Spirituality initiatives in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Fifth Third Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Focused on community development and basic needs, Ameriprise Financial invites U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding that supports hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. Ohio religious nonprofits with eligible community programs and strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement may be competitive, especially those near priority employee centers or operating nationally.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, environmental, or community programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Eligible U.S. nonprofits may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of support, which can include faith-based or religiously affiliated initiatives.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Religious and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Ohio working on youth education, housing, hunger, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s and equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc