Best Grants for Journalism in Ohio

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, to seek collaborative, high-impact support that may benefit journalism-related initiatives.

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support that strengthens community-based services. Focused on youth, education, and human services, Costco Foundation invites organizations, including those with journalism or media components that support these priorities, to apply for program funding rather than capital or individual aid.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in Ohio and beyond can seek funding for direct services and enrichment activities. The Dan Paul Foundation supports projects such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment with grants up to US $15,000.

Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges in Ohio and beyond can seek up to US $300,000 for scalable solutions and organizational growth. With a mission to support bold social impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides capacity, capital, and community to help ventures expand their reach.

Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle major social challenges may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, supporting crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, and climate resilience initiatives in Ohio and worldwide. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with awards up to US $100,000 and a year-round LOI process.

Focused on community safety, development, and education, State Farm Companies Foundation invites U.S. educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies to seek support for eligible initiatives. Ohio organizations with journalism or media projects that advance safety, education, or community development priorities may be eligible under these focus areas.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services, including those serving Ohio, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support programs like food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative care. Journalism organizations with related community health or education initiatives may be eligible.

Journalists and newsroom teams in Ohio and worldwide using machine learning or advanced data techniques for investigative reporting can access funding through the Pulitzer Center; awards range from US $10,000 - US $25,000 for reporting costs. Grants cover travel, data analysis, visualization, and local partners for impactful, transparent, data-driven storytelling.

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education or community economic development programs can seek funding to serve low- and moderate-income residents. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for early learning, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and neighborhood revitalization in counties where it has a significant presence.

Ohio accredited charities running humanitarian, social development, education, community, environmental, or arts projects may be eligible for Roche’s global corporate philanthropy funding. These donations prioritize innovative, sustainable initiatives that can engage Roche expertise and employees; journalism or media-related efforts that fit within these focus areas and operate where a Roche affiliate is based may qualify.

Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can apply for support from Semnani Family Foundation, including those serving Ohio communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides Ohio journalism organizations with potential funding if their work intersects with issues like health care access, disaster relief, or services for vulnerable and marginalized populations worldwide.

Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations 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. This opportunity may benefit journalism nonprofits whose work advances education, public understanding, or community welfare within their service areas.

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, economic mobility, or cultural programs can seek sponsorship funding for events and initiatives; Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides support through its regional U.S. sponsorships. Organizations with journalism, media, or storytelling projects that advance community development, education, arts, or inclusion may be eligible.

Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation funding, with awards of US $5,000 - US $250,000. U.S. 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities in countries including the U.S. may be eligible, and Ohio journalism nonprofits serving disadvantaged communities could benefit.

Nonprofit and independent journalism organizations covering public-interest issues can seek funding to support investigative reporting and reporting positions in Ohio and the broader Great Lakes region. With a mission to advance racial equity and economic mobility, the Joyce Foundation also backs projects that strengthen nonprofit journalism networks, local and community news, and early-career journalists, particularly journalists of color.

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 its employees live and work, and journalism-focused nonprofits meeting these criteria may be considered.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Ohio communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports community-based initiatives; Ohio journalism organizations may be eligible if their work advances these focus areas and serves GP communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Ohio journalism or media nonprofits that also provide these community services may be eligible if they meet all criteria.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted grants from the Lawrence Foundation. Focused on broad community and environmental work, the foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 for operating or program costs; Ohio journalism organizations may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.

Nonprofit organizations in Ohio and across the U.S. can seek funding for community-based programs, including education, cultural institutions, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help organizations whose journalism or related initiatives need US $1,000 - US $20,000 to make a significant impact.

Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation for one-year projects. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 primarily support U.S. organizations and may benefit journalism-related efforts that fit these program areas.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups working on BIPOC-led democracy, civic engagement, and political power-building in Ohio can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Democracy Program, with awards from US $40,000 - US $200,000. Journalism and media organizations focused on narrative change, voting rights, or civic participation within BIPOC communities may be eligible.

Ohio organizations working on health information access and education can seek funding to expand outreach, training, and technology that improve use of biomedical and consumer health resources. Focused on health information equity, the National Library of Medicine invites projects that support underrepresented communities, especially through libraries, clinics, and other Network of the National Library of Medicine member institutions.

Ohio organizations with nonprofit status or intent that provide arts programming in Ohio can receive project support for short-term arts initiatives. Ohio Arts Council provides Ohio arts and cultural groups, other community organizations, and educational institutions with up to US $5,000 (1:1 cash match) for artistic, administrative, marketing, education, or evaluation expenses, which may include journalism-related literary or publishing projects.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Ohio can seek project, general operating, or capital support focused on economic stability, workforce development, health and 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; journalism-related nonprofits may be eligible if their programs match these priorities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Ohio and other eligible regions can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000. Funding supports underserved youth through character development, hunger relief, housing services, and environmental stewardship initiatives.