Best Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits in Ohio

Discover active funding opportunities in Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits. 35,000+ grants are available for a wide range of missions and programs with additional grants in Cerro Gordo, Butler, and Wright counties

9,000+

Available grants

$3288.9M

Total funding

$5K

Median grant

9,000+ grants

$3288.9M total

$5K median

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Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

94 Franklin County grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

11 Franklin County grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

4 Franklin County grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

15 Franklin County grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

63 Franklin County grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

7,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education - Higher Education

900+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Academic Success & Enrichment

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Franklin County grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the fourth quarter.

29.5%

14.4%

25.7%

30.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $5,500.

$300 $300 Min.

$5,500 $5.5 K Median

$13,370 $13.4 K Average

$125,000 $125 K Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Ohio?

Grants are most commonly $97,851.

$97,851

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Ohio awarded a total of 84,081 grants.

2022 78,879

2023 79,604

2024 84,081

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Ohio, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Franklin County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by -1.54%.

2022 $7,853,771,046

2023 $8,315,467,696
5.88%

2024 $8,187,079,289
-1.54%

Ohio Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Hamilton County, Cuyahoga County, and Franklin County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Hamilton County	$3,320,115,009
Cuyahoga County	$2,821,239,308
Franklin County	$2,035,647,424
Summit County	$545,376,601
Scioto County	$393,048,909

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