Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Ministries
Churches and faith-based 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs may be eligible for support from the Creag Foundation. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving ministries test new approaches to social issues; interested organizations must submit a letter of inquiry and have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Ohio Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Churches and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Ohio serving children’s health, education, and welfare can seek grants from the Dan Paul Foundation. Funding up to US $15,000 supports youth development, early childhood programs, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment; faith-based organizations with qualifying youth programs may be eligible.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Ohio tackling urgent social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 over three years to scale proven solutions. With a mission to improve underserved communities, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides support for scalable, systems-focused models, and churches with qualifying social impact programs may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Ohio Tech-Enabled Community Funding via Cisco
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Ohio can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation, with awards up to US $100,000. Faith-based organizations offering direct community services, including church-affiliated programs, may be eligible if they primarily serve economically underserved populations and meet Cisco’s public charity and policy requirements.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that fit State Farm Companies Foundation priorities. Focused on long-term impact, the foundation supports projects like disaster preparedness, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, STEM education, and food insecurity efforts, which may benefit faith-based organizations’ community programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Ohio churches and faith-based organizations serving urban low-income children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Grants of more than US $50,000 support project delivery or scaling efforts for organizations working in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell 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, making this a potential fit for church-affiliated nonprofits with qualifying activities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations can receive sponsorship support for community-focused programs, including basic needs, workforce development, housing, arts, environment, and diversity initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit churches and faith-based nonprofits operating eligible programs that advance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Mary Jane Ritson Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing year-round, direct-service community programs can seek one-time project funding through the Mary Jane Ritson Charitable Trust, designated for Jefferson County and Steubenville. Established churches and other Christian organizations that meet these IRS classifications and impact local community needs may be eligible if they demonstrate measurable outcomes and sustainability.
Mary Jane Ritson Charitable Trust
Erie County Community Foundation Recreation Grants
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including churches, schools, and government entities serving Erie County residents, can apply for Erie County Community Foundation’s Access to Recreation Fund; awards support projects expanding recreational access and facilities for people of all abilities. Operational costs such as salaries may be included when aligned with community grant priorities.
Erie County Community Foundation
Erie County Community Foundation Support for Ohio Health Equipment
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) health care providers seeking funding to purchase health care equipment for Erie County residents may be eligible for this program. Erie County Community Foundation’s Buckeye Broadband Fund supports qualifying nonprofits, including churches and other entities with group exemptions, that provide health services and aim to strengthen community health care access and delivery.
Erie County Community Foundation
Children’s Health Funding for Ohio Nonprofits via Erie County Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including churches, schools, and governmental entities, can seek grants to provide medical services, educational rehabilitation, and emotional support for children in Erie County. Erie County Community Foundation funding can cover program costs and some operational expenses for organizations serving local children’s health and developmental needs.
Erie County Community Foundation
Erie County Community Foundation Support for Theater
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Ohio churches and other 501(c)(3) organizations offering performing arts or theater programs for Erie County residents can apply for the Huron Playhouse Fund for the Arts. Focused on creative performing arts, Erie County Community Foundation invites proposals that build capacity, encourage collaboration, and sustain theatrical projects that benefit the local community.
Erie County Community Foundation
Erie County Community Foundation Environmental Education Grants in Ohio
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Ohio churches, schools, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and public entities serving Erie County can seek funding for environmental education projects, including workshops, field trips, and programs on local issues. Focused on environmental education, Erie County Community Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose collaborative, sustainable initiatives that benefit Erie County residents and may include certain operational costs.
Erie County Community Foundation
Community Program Grants for Churches from Springfield Foundation
Applications due Aug 10, 2026
Churches, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and government units in Ohio serving Clark County can seek Springfield Foundation’s competitive grants to support community programs in arts and culture, civic affairs, education, environment, health, and human services. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, Springfield Foundation provides funding for projects that address current community needs.
Springfield Foundation
Sisters Health Foundation Support for Ohio Health
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions can seek funding for projects advancing healthy eating, active living, thriving neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction in eligible Mid-Ohio Valley counties. Grants from Sisters Health Foundation help churches and faith-based organizations in these areas with program, capacity building, equipment, small capital, or general operating support, with awards more than US $5,000.
Sisters Health Foundation
Ohio Community Safety Funding via Baltimore Life Foundation
Applications due Sep 12, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits and church-based groups with tax-exempt umbrella organizations can seek up to US $500 for specific family, safety, or community enhancement projects. Focused on grassroots initiatives, Baltimore Life Foundation invites programs like child safety education, community clean-ups, and neighborhood watch activities that already have strong volunteer support.
Baltimore Life Foundation
Spiritual Renewal Funding from Catholic Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries in Ohio can seek support for staff or volunteer spiritual renewal, education, sabbaticals, and retreats. Focused on ministry development and Catholic identity, the Catholic Community Foundation’s Tabor Fund offers up to US $1,500 per grant for conferences, respite periods, and organized retreats that strengthen Christian service and leadership.
Catholic Community Foundation
Community Project Grants for Ohio Nonprofits via Mylander Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches and other charitable, educational, scientific, literary, religious, and civic groups, can apply for the Mylander Foundation’s grants, with awards of more than US $1,000 for one-year projects serving Ohio residents. Faith-based organizations in Erie County and the surrounding region may be especially competitive.
The Mylander Foundation
Relief and Service Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Churches and 501(c)(3) Christian ministries in the Southern region can seek support for programs in poverty relief, education, disaster response, family and youth services, medical assistance, and spiritual endeavors. Grants from Robinson Foundation help faith-based organizations with at least three years of activity deliver tangible, meaningful impact; capital projects are not funded.
Robinson Foundation
Ohio Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services, programs, or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships; funding is limited to Franklin and Hamilton counties. Insperity provides philanthropic contributions to organizations connected to its employees, clients, or local communities, with eligible charities able to request either a grant or sponsorship once per year.
Insperity
Lawrence Foundation Support for Ohio Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other eligible programs. Focused on broad community and environmental needs, the Lawrence Foundation invites operating or project requests, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 that may include reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Ohio Church and Nonprofit Funding via Fifth Third Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 17, 2026
Ohio churches and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky region can seek funding for education, arts, community development, and human services programs. Fifth Third Foundation, through multiple trustee funds, also supports religious outreach, poverty relief, youth and women’s services, disability support, and other charitable initiatives in Greater Cincinnati and surrounding counties.
Fifth Third 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 programs may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial’s national community grants. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic and small business development, and cultural enrichment, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee and advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, operating, or capital support that benefits local communities. With a mission to strengthen underserved individuals and families, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding to U.S.-based charities in areas such as hunger, homelessness, literacy, and health access; faith-based groups organized for religious purposes are ineligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental programs in Ohio and beyond can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Faith-based organizations, including churches with qualifying charitable arms, may be eligible if they meet 501(c)(3) requirements.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Program Funding from Columbus Foundation
Applications due May 7, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on environmental conservation, mental health, youth leadership, or services for seniors, people with developmental disabilities, or hospice care can seek project support through these Focused Funds Grants. With a mission to strengthen the community, The Columbus Foundation provides competitive awards up to US $25,000, which may benefit church-affiliated nonprofits meeting these priorities.
The Columbus Foundation