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In Our Community
Republic Bank recognizes the importance of making a lasting IMPACT, and that starts by strengthening the communities in which we live and work. We believe Republic Bank not only serves the community but is also a part of the community.
Together, we can make an impact that goes beyond banking. Bank with us, and let’s strengthen our community – together.
Generally, organizations and activities meeting the established criteria will fall into one of the following categories:
- Education and Youth Programs
- Family and Community Welfare
- Civic Projects
- Healthcare and Human Services
- Performing Arts and Cultural Activities
- Recreation and Preservation Programs
In-Kind Donations
Republic Bank occasionally donates used computer equipment, office equipment, and furniture to community organizations.
Sam J. Frankino Foundation Grant
Sam J Frankino Foundation
Mission
The Sam J. Frankino Foundation is an independent family foundation dedicated to creating opportunities and enhancing the quality of life for children and families in need.
Vision
Through this foundation, the Frankino family desires to share God’s blessing by a commitment to philanthropic excellence.
The Foundation awards monetary grants to qualifying institutions and agencies for initiatives designed to improve the quality of life along with the advancement of medical research. We are a family foundation guided by the enduring business philosophy and personal values of Mr. Sam Frankino. His approach to business and community participation were the groundwork for the foundation’s philanthropic direction overall. As Executive Director of the foundation, Lorraine Frankino-Dodero guides the foundation by seeking out and researching charitable organizations that are best able to make a meaningful impact. Building on the legacy of our founder, we believe that the leadership of our grantees will make a profound impact and create lasting change within our community.
About the Foundation
The Sam J. Frankino Foundation (SJFF) supports excellence in education as well as other avenues for child development and personal growth. We seek to partner with organizations or groups to satisfy basic human needs — whether that takes the form of economic assistance for the homeless, local food banks, safe shelters for children and families that fall victim to domestic violence, etc.
SJFF supports community and culture, particularly the Italian-American community. We desire to facilitate pioneering discoveries in medical and surgical research; construction of health care facilities that support the complex healing process; creation and support of the arts; initiatives that strive to protect our environment; and other special projects that affect the lives of children and families in need, primarily within Northeast Ohio
Programs
Child & Family
Education is the cornerstone within the life and development of a child. The Sam J. Frankino Foundation is committed to supporting schools and other academic institutions. Future generations of Newtons, Monets, Einsteins, Hemingways, Goodalls, and Jobses will certainly bring amazing discoveries and creations in science, the arts, literature, technology, and more to our world. It begins by providing them with the tools necessary to see beyond their walls.
The Foundation welcomes opportunities to partner with nonprofit organizations that reach out to youth — particularly children who are homeless or within foster care — and that offer physical education programs, thereby encouraging physical as well as mental health.
SJFF also supports programs that seek to help victims of child abuse and domestic violence, whether through women’s shelters, law enforcement programs or judicial avenues. We offer grants for programs and services that empower children and families to overcome poverty or other adversities, thereby fostering hope and inspiring change.
Community
The Sam J. Frankino Foundation welcomes opportunities to support our community and culture, particularly the Italian-American community. We contribute to social, educational, recreational and other creative initiatives for all ages that strengthen community and are dedicated to preserving and enriching our heritage and traditions.
Health & Human Services
It is a mission of the Sam J. Frankino Foundation to help those in need to get the proper care and support to lead productive, rewarding lives.
The SJFF gives high priority to support health care initiatives and organizations that deliver care to the poor, sick and disabled in our community as well as institutions that advance the knowledge of medicine and surgery in maintaining one’s overall health.
SJFF seeks to help the poor, homeless, and broken, primarily within our community, through grants that support programs and services that reach these fragile groups. We also want to help when tragedy strikes – whether a home fire, tornado, or other natural disaster.
Our Foundation continues to support organizations that care for children and adults challenged with physical and developmental disabilities as well as mental health issues. We also honor our valiant, courageous veterans. Sam J. Frankino served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, and like all veterans, fought to protect the freedoms we hold so dear. We are proud to be able to give back to those who served.
Arts & Culture
The creative spirit and imagination are central to healthy communities. Artistic expression nourishes the soul and breaks down boundaries among races, classes, religions, and cultures. The arts also bring attention to inequalities and celebrate individuality.
Our region is rich with ambitious artists who should be nurtured through support of their creative endeavors. Our Foundation supports professional organizations that create excellent, innovative art and protect art treasures throughout the world.
Beyond the paint, canvas or stage, SJFF supports such worthwhile organizations and programs as zoos, botanical gardens, theaters, museums, symposiums and cultural exhibitions.
Science & Medical
Supporting pioneering discoveries in science, medical research and bioengineering is achieved not only through The Sam J. Frankino Foundation’s generous undergraduate and graduate scholarships but through our financial support of regional health care institutions.
SJFF supports scholastic endeavors and organizations that strive to enrich the lives of those residing primarily in northeast Ohio. We applaud state-of-the art breakthroughs in medical research as well as the delivery of innovative health care solutions.
SJFF demonstrates a history of supporting research and improvements in the areas of:
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson’s
- Leukemia
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Lupus
- Arthritis
Our Foundation will provide grants to further the understanding of diseases and advance the capabilities of medicine and surgery that may one day bring cures.
Environment
Clean air, clean water, land conservation, a sustainable environment–The Sam J. Frankino Foundation is committed to supporting such “green” initiatives. A clean, healthy environment is vital for future generations. All must step up and invest to make this goal achievable.
The Sam J. Frankino Foundation supports partnerships that bring together people who value, nurture and protect the natural environment. The SJF Foundation is specifically interested in increasing the understanding of the environment and our relationship to it and its activities.
The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation
Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation
Company History
Reynolds began in 1866 as a forms printing company in Dayton, Ohio. Our relationship with the automotive industry was born in 1927, when we created standardized accounting forms for franchised Chevrolet dealers in the US. We developed batch computer processing systems in the 1960s and 70s. That led to innovations of in-house dealership management systems that set a standard for automotive retailing into the next century.
In 2006, Reynolds merged with Universal Computer Systems, Inc. (UCS), another leading dealership software provider. The merger of Reynolds and UCS created one of the world’s top dealer services suppliers.
Today, we are a leading provider of software, business forms, and professional services for automotive retailers. We offer sophisticated web technologies and the only Retail Management System for the automotive industry.
We will continue to honor our legacy of innovation and customer service over the next 150 years, and beyond.
Who we are
The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation was created in 1956 when Dayton employees pooled donations together as a way to help local charities. It is now the longest standing associate-run charitable foundation in the United States. Managed by an all-associate board of trustees, the foundation meets four times a year to review grant requests, disburse funds based on associate feedback, and organize volunteer activities.
The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation
The Associate Foundation extends financial support to a wide range of programs and initiatives. Our focus areas include health and human services, at-risk youth, hunger, issues of the elderly, homelessness, literacy, life-threatening illness, animal welfare and shelters, and veterans organizations.
Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture
Agriculture is one of the largest industries and economic contributors in our state. Ohio’s food and agriculture industry accounts for $107.9 billion of direct economic output, 18% of the state’s economy and over 778,000 jobs (1 in 8) statewide. Yet as vast and proactive as our agricultural industry is currently, projections indicate that in the next 10 years, we will need:
- 470,000 new workers in agribusiness.
- 90,000 new workers in direct farming operations.
Where will this workforce come from? How will we sustain the No. 1 industry in the state?
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation believes that an increased focus on careers in agriculture will have a direct impact on the strength of the farm and food community, the security, and availability of food for the future, and the well-being of Ohio.The Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture is the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s signature grant program designed to help young people discover their purpose and passion in agricultural careers through programming that introduces them to the educational and employment possibilities related to farming and other ag-related careers.The foundation intends to award grants to organizations that exhibit innovative program design, utilize partnerships between community organizations and demonstrate program sustainability statewide. As a partner, the foundation seeks to support efforts that successfully prepare students for post-secondary training or direct placement in ag-related industries. Preference is given to organizations that are in need of funds to scale innovation for long-term programming initiatives and success.There are two tiers of grant awards:
- Youth Pathways Program Growth Grant (up to $25,000) – At this level, preference is given to organizations that are amplifying their work and working to build out their program.
- Youth Pathways Program Sustainability Grant (up to $75,000) – At this level, proposals must be focused on growing an already existing, successful program with emphasis on their sustainability plan. *Recipients of this grant level may not apply again within a three-year period.
All Youth Pathway Grant applicants are required to partner with one or more county Farm Bureaus and one or more regional K-12 pipeline entities, including but not limited to, regional Education Services Centers (ESC), Career Technical Centers (CTC) and school districts. County Farm Bureaus who were previously awarded a Workforce Development & Ag Literacy Grant are eligible to receive a Youth Pathways Grant. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the appropriate grant level that can ensure growth in their program and sustainability in the future.
Mental Health Field of Interest Funds
Toledo Community Foundation
Mental Health Field of Interest Funds
The Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area, which includes northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The Foundation holds a variety of funds with the earliest established in 1973. One fund type is the Field of Interest Fund which allows individuals, families or businesses to support specific causes like the environment, youth programs, the arts, etc. Grants made from Field of Interest Funds are not restricted to a particular nonprofit organization. Rather, they support issues or areas that are important to the original donor in perpetuity. The Mental Health Field of Interest Funds support grantmaking through the following endowed funds at the Foundation: Mental Health Association of Lucas County CARE Fund, Brenskelle Fund for Mental Health, Donkel Fund and Shaffer Humanitarian Fund.
In this request for proposals, the Foundation seeks applications requesting support for new and existing programs that offer education, advocacy and support services benefitting persons with mental illness, their family members and/or care givers. Priority applications will incorporate one or more of the following approaches:
- Client-driven efforts as part of program offerings
- Holistic and alternative approaches as an adjunct to conventional medicine
- The role of lifestyle choices in achieving positive mental health outcomes
Funds are limited and should not be depended upon as an annual source of support.
Funding
The Mental Health Field of Interest Funds grant program offers awards up to $25,000.
EQT Foundation Grant Program
EQT Foundation
EQT Foundation
EQT is proud to be a part of the many communities where we operate, live and work. We believe strongly that giving back is a responsibility, and we’ve stayed true to that belief since the EQT Foundation was established in 2003 as a dedicated resource for financial, in-kind and volunteer support to communities touched by our business.
Since its inception, the EQT Foundation has awarded more than $74 million to nonprofits throughout the operational footprint of EQT Corporation. We are committed to supporting the education and training of children and adults; the development of diverse, livable communities; and preserving our natural environments.
The EQT Foundation believes in meaningful engagement with the communities it calls home and takes great pride in being a responsible and responsive corporate citizen. The EQT Foundation focuses its resources on areas that have a direct effect on the stability of communities and, in turn, contribute to the success of its business operations in those areas.
Funding Priorities
The EQT Foundation’s funding strategy endorses organizations and programs that directly impact the community and its residents. The Foundation supports nonprofits that demonstrate positive, needed, and trusted impacts throughout their community with special attention given to proposals grounded in analysis that demonstrate creative approaches to addressing critical issues.
The EQT Foundation also seeks evidence of:
- Geographic setting that aligns with EQT Corporation’s business locations;
- Ability to manage available resources effectively; and
- Outreach that gains solid public recognition and support for the nonprofit, its programs and sponsors.
The Foundation’s funding priorities are:
Community Enrichment
Encourage the development of diverse, safe, healthy, and sustainable communities, which can help to retain residential, commercial and economic growth.
Examples: Food banks, libraries, farmers markets, arts & music programs, community festivals & initiatives
Education & Workforce
Promote proficiency in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics for youth, as well as training programs to create a future skilled workforce.
Examples: In-school STEM-based curricula, computer and science camps, project-based learning, teacher professional development, career planning and preparation
Environment
Support the preservation of natural resources, and educate children, residents, and businesses to employ conservation techniques to minimize adverse impacts on the environment.
Examples: community gardens, watershed conservation, environmental education, preservation and restoration of green spaces
DCY: Youth Engagement Project
Ohio Department of Children & Youth
DCY: Youth Engagement Project
The purpose of this RFGA is to solicit Applications for one Ohio-based non-profit organization with experience in youth and young adult engagement, and leadership skills development, for youth in one Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) licensed by DCY. Leadership skills refer to the abilities or strengths that enable individuals to guide, motivate, and manage a group toward achieving common goals and making healthy and safe choices. This Youth Engagement Project (“YEP”) is one strategy identified in the Child and Family Service Plan (CFSP) to strengthen Ohio’s child welfare system and reduce the instances of maltreatment in foster care. Youth engagement happens when young people participate in meaningful opportunities and roles that allow them to build on their strengths, take on responsibilities, and contribute to decisions that affect themselves and others.
Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Cincinnati, OH - (Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky) Foundations
Fifth Third Foundation
Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank
The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank is committed to creating a greater impact on programs and initiatives that create strong, vibrant communities and provide pathways to opportunity. Grants for programming in education, the arts, community development, and health and human services in the Greater Cincinnati area are considered, in addition to the specific funding interests originally identified by each of the individual benefactors.
Cincinnati, OH - (Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky) Foundations
- Charles Moerlein Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.
- Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports initiatives that empower and assist women and girls in achieving self–sufficiency
- Eleanora C.U. Alms Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports charitable and educational purposes for the City of Cincinnati, with a focus on the arts.
- H.B., E.W. & F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports mainly environmental and historical preservation, and educational and arts organizations in the greater Cincinnati area, as well as named preferred organizations named in the trust document.
- Helen G., Henry F., & Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports nature and the conservation of nature’s beauty, as well as organizations that are beneficial to children, with a preference to organizations that Miss Dornette identified during her lifetime
- Louis & Melba Schott Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports assistance to youth, with emphasis on youth of primary school through junior high school age, who are disadvantaged because of medical conditions, economic status, family background or for other similar reasons.
- Patricia Kisker Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports organizations that benefit or serve children and educational, musical or arts organizations, as well as organizations which Patricia Kisker supported during her lifetime.
- Jacob G. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports charitable or educational purposes; for relief in sickness, suffering and distress; for the care of young children, the aged or the helpless or afflicted; for the promotion of education and to improve living conditions.
- Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Helps children and provides assistance to those charities the Stillsons supported during their lifetime.
- Ohio Valley Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Agent: Funds small equipment, technology and capital improvement projects in the Ohio Valley.
- Frank J. Kloenne & Jacqueline Dawson Kloenne Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Promote, encourage or aid religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities.
- Mary Martha McGee Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: To support community outreach activities of non–profit, religious organizations and churches that serve the low–income population in Greater Cincinnati
- Harold Schilling Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: To support organizations, preferably located in Hamilton County, that aid persons who are hearing or visually impaired or who are developmentally disabled.
- Lawrence J. Mayer Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee: Supports Catholic or religious order of men or women, which serves or caters to the poor in Greater Cincinnati.
CNX Foundation Grant
CNX Foundation
CNX Foundation Grant
CNX has been part of our Appalachian region for over 155 years, and the pride we have for Appalachian communities is hard to put into words. So we’re putting it into action.
CNX has committed $30 million toward improving our communities and generating long-term, sustainable returns for the region, our industry, and our company. “We are on a mission to change the trajectory of our region and to improve the lives of our neighbors,” said CNX President and CEO Nick DeIuliis. “Our industry is the lifeblood of the regional economy and the foundation of our social fabric. These investments will provide returns for our local communities for years to come. This is what sustainability and ESG mean to CNX".
Mission Statement
CNX Foundation invests tangibly, impactfully, and locally to target urban and rural communities within the Appalachian Basin facing socio-economic challenges. These investments should demonstrate a return to both the targeted community and the advancement of the goals of the Foundation.
Making a Tangible, Impactful, Local Difference
CNX Foundation is committed to meeting CNX’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) philosophy by creating tangible, impactful, and local differences within the Appalachian basin. We do so by charting our course to ensure we are able to quantify and measure the visible results for the communities we serve as well as the programs we fund.
Understanding our philosophy starts with understanding the meaning of the tangible, impactful, and local initiatives we support:
- Tangible: We are laser-focused on making a real, measurable, and visible difference in the communities we serve.
- Impactful: We seek to identify true needs within our community so our support will have an immediate and long-lasting impact in helping specific programs within the region meet their goals.
- Local: Our efforts are rooted in supporting communities in our operational footprint so we can foster more opportunities for growth, close to home.
Funding Priorities
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Food Insecurity
- A lack of consistent access to enough food to support a healthy lifestyle leads to food insecurity, affecting many communities throughout the United States, including our Appalachian region. Factors that contribute to food insecurity are, but are not limited to, housing, wages, health, and social influence. CNX works within these communities to end food insecurity through education, awareness, and access to food pantries, soup kitchens, and more.
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Children's Health and Wellness
- Habits are developed at a young age and it is challenging to break bad routines without the proper resources. CNX works to provide the children of Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas in grades K-12 with health and wellness education and resources as a preventative action taken to support future generations, gain understanding, develop healthy lifestyles, and help them reach their maximum potential.
- Youth Sports and Athletic Groups – We receive a large number of requests to sponsor youth sports and athletic programs. We value the importance of these groups to their communities and, as such, we have designated a specific portion of our annual budget to supporting these groups. In order to qualify for funding, the youth organization must exist in one of our immediate areas of operation.
- Habits are developed at a young age and it is challenging to break bad routines without the proper resources. CNX works to provide the children of Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas in grades K-12 with health and wellness education and resources as a preventative action taken to support future generations, gain understanding, develop healthy lifestyles, and help them reach their maximum potential.
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Broadband and Information Technology Access
- Many communities are falling behind due to the lack of technological equity, leading to gaps in economic growth, household income, educational performance, healthcare access, and employment searches. Providing technological and infrastructural resources for education and employment opportunities helps enrich lives and strengthen society.
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Recidivism and Re-entry
- Life after incarceration is often difficult and discriminatory for individuals attempting to reinvent themselves into society, causing an overwhelming prevalence of homelessness, unemployment, and poverty. CNX Foundation seeks to work with individuals and organizations that understand the challenges these individuals face and can help foster a pathway forward for those previously incarcerated.
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Domestic Abuse Awareness
- A pattern of behavior that is physically, emotionally, or mentally harmful in any relationship is domestic abuse and is challenging to escape. With survivors at the center of the cause, efforts must be made to move into the future and prevent it through advocacy, awareness, education, and support.
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Opioid Epidemic and Societal Impact
- Society continues to be harmed by the ever-growing opioid epidemic, causing tens of thousands to suffer and experience effects from addiction. In order to begin to combat rising levels of opioid abuse, education, awareness, and strong preventative actions must be taken by individuals of all ages.
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Career Awareness and Technical/Vocational Training
- Trade and vocational careers have developed a negative stigma, causing a shortage of employees in vital realms of work. Career awareness paired with technical and vocational training gives the future workforce and incoming employees a better look at the options available allowing them to best meet their interests, skill sets, and society’s needs.
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Water Quality Safety and Awareness
- Clean water is a vital resource in our local communities and beyond. Research, prevention, policy, and programs should continue to be funded and utilized in order to protect and improve water quality and provide equal access to basic living necessities to future generations.
Cox Charities Northeast - Community Grants
Cox Communications Inc
Our Commitment
Connecting with our community is an integral part of our company's core values. It is something we act on every day. From volunteering with local organizations to our relationships with community partners, Cox employees are making our community a better place.
Charitable Giving Overview
Since 2001, Cox has invested nearly $8 million in Cox Charities grants and in-kind support to organizations providing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math programming to youth throughout Connecticut, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
Cox Charities funds organizations that focus on youth education, health services, military and conservation.
Community Grants
Cox Charities Community Grants range between $5,000 and $12,000 and are given each year to deserving non-profit organizations dedicated to STEAM education.
Cox is seeking applications for the 2025 Cox Community Grant Program. This grant supports non-profit organizations focused on:
- Youth innovation programs centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
- Conservation and sustainability initiatives.
- Inclusion.
Since 2001, Cox has invested nearly $7 million in grants and in-kind support to non-profit organizations providing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) enrichment programs to youth in our service areas of Connecticut, Ohio, and Rhode Island. Cox Charities is funded entirely, by Cox employees and business partners.
Cox Charities Community Grants range between $5,000 and $12,000 and are given each year to deserving non-profit organizations dedicated to STEAM education.
Recipients will be selected by considering a number of factors, including the following criteria:
- How well the project aligns with the Cox Charities focus area: STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).
- The overall community impact of the program and a clear explanation of what makes this program unique.
- The ability to define clear metrics for success.
Funding
Cox plans to award nearly $140,000 in grants to nonprofits in our region. Proposals are reviewed by the Cox Charities Community Advisory Committee, comprised of area civic, business, community leaders and Cox employees.
Nord Family Foundation Grant Program
Nord Family Foundation
CFOV: Community Impact Grants
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Community Impact Grants
While many of the charitable funds established at the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. have been either designated for a specific purpose or are otherwise restricted in their distribution, the Foundation has developed a pool of several unrestricted funds. These funds were accumulated from multiple donors who simply wanted to make an unrestricted gift and placed their trust in the Community Foundation to manage the gifts and their distributions.
These flexible funds are used each year in a grantmaking process with focus areas that are determined by the communities.
Focus Areas
Next Generation Leadership/Mentoring
This focus area supports intentional leadership development and structured mentoring for youth and young adults (ages 12–25). Eligible programs must include measurable outcomes in leadership growth, personal development, or civic engagement.
- One-on-one or group mentoring programs
- Leadership training programs connected to workforce readiness or community service
- Initiatives with a clear framework for participant progress tracking
Youth Recreation/Activities
Grants will support structured, supervised recreation or enrichment activities for youth (ages 6–18) that foster physical health, social skills, or personal growth. Eligible activities should go beyond standard school-day physical education, routine fitness classes, or general membership-based recreation programs.
- Consistent, ongoing opportunities rather than single events
- Offer intentional mentoring, leadership, or teamwork opportunities
- Demonstration of measurable benefits for participants’ well-beingUnstructured gatherings, entertainment-only events, or activities without youth development goals
Economic Mobility
Programs that help individuals and families increase income, gain stable employment, build assets, and remove barriers to long-term financial stability or quality of life.
- Emergency or basic needs assistance tied to long-term stability
- Financial literacy, housing, transportation, or childcare programs that increase self-sufficiency
- Workforce support services with measurable outcomes
DCY Youth Engagement Project-Re-Release Grant Program
Ohio Department of Children & Youth
DCY Youth Engagement Project-Re-Release
The purpose of this RFGA Re-Release is to solicit Applications for one Ohio-based non-profit organization with experience in youth and young adult engagement, and leadership skills development, for youth in one Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) licensed by DCY. Leadership skills refer to the abilities or strengths that enable individuals to guide, motivate, manage a group towards achieving common goals, and making healthy and safe choices. This Youth Engagement Project (“YEP”) is one strategy identified in the Child and Family Service Plan (CFSP) to strengthen Ohio’s child welfare system and reduce the instances of maltreatment in foster care. Youth engagement happens when young people participate in meaningful opportunities and roles that allow them to build on their strengths, take on responsibilities, and contribute to decisions that affect themselves and others.
Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Grant
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation
The Pfau Foundation was established in 1994 in Cincinnati by Daniel A. Pfau and Susan Laufer Pfau.
Mrs. Pfau, a community volunteer, and Mr. Pfau, a local businessman, have been actively involved in programs serving disabled and disadvantaged youth, and in organizations promoting the Greater Cincinnati area. The Foundation complements the Pfaus’ personal charitable efforts and will continue their support into the future.
Purpose of the Pfau Foundation
The Pfau Foundation’s primary focus is on the education, health, cultural experience and social welfare of children, adolescents, young adults (to age 30) with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities and their families. A secondary focus is on children, adolescents, young adults (to age 30) who face significant economic barriers to success and their families. There is a particular interest in programs that help clients realize their full potential. The Foundation also advocates and supports large regional arts and cultural organizations. Small and mid-size organizations that use the arts as a vehicle for achieving impact with successful shared outcomes will be considered. (These outcomes must be aligned with the first two priorities of the Foundation.) The fourth area of interest is recreation areas.Ohio School Grants
Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc.
Our Story
Serving our communities has always been an important piece of GPD Group’s culture. From volunteer relationships with local organizations around our offices to holiday giving programs, we have always believed that it is our responsibility to give back to the communities that have given us so much.
In 2014, GPD Group took our desire to give back to the next level and created “The GPD Employees’ Foundation,” a 501(3) that focused on bettering the lives of children in our communities. Our Foundation awards grants to K-12 public schools that enrich the educational experience of all students and to local non-profit organizations that support children who are at-risk or who live with special and medical needs.
We believe that by focusing our efforts on improving the lives of children, we are, in turn, making a long-term commitment to the future of the communities we serve.
Due to our strong family values, we place a high value involving ourselves within the communities we live in and serve.
Mission
To encourage the enrichment of the public education experience for K-12 students and to support at-risk children or those with medical and special needs in the communities we serve.
Background
We are constantly inspired by the sheer number of great organizations and hard-working educators out there working hard to make a difference. While we wish we could give to everyone, it is important that we allocate our money to causes and people who align with our mission and who match the interests of our employees. Additionally, we know that our applicants are busy, and we don’t want anyone to waste time applying for a grant that does not align.
Types of Programs We Fund
- Learning technology
- Special needs day camps
- STEAM programs
- Literacy programs
- Animal assisted therapy
- Hospital therapy programs
- Classroom supplies
- Art programs
- At-risk youth programs
- Field trips
- Foster care support
- Robotics
- Hygiene closets
- ADA assistance
- Music therapy
- Food programs
- Life skills programs
- …and more!
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation: Traditional Grants
Toledo Community Foundation
Overview
The Toledo Rotary Foundation was established to support the educational and charitable efforts of the Rotary Club of Toledo. Foundation funding is made possible through the generous contributions of members of the Rotary Club of Toledo and its friends.
Types of Grants
The Toledo Rotary Foundation funds two types of grants: traditional and transformational.
Traditional Grants
Traditional grants are the most common grants funded, and typically each year the Toledo Rotary Foundation funds approximately 20 traditional grants. Traditional grants are limited to $10,000 per grant, except for grants in support of “camperships” which are limited to $750 per grant.
Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
What We Fund
Entrepreneurship: Youth - Collegiate - AdultBurton D. Morgan Foundation believes in the free enterprise system and the power of entrepreneurship to transform lives. The Foundation champions the entrepreneurial spirit through grantmaking focused on:- building entrepreneurial skills and mindset in K-12 students;
- guiding college students in gaining startup know-how through curricular and experiential opportunities; and
- providing targeted resources to help adult entrepreneurs start and scale ventures via access to mentorship, training, and capital.
Entrepreneurship-Focused Requests Greater than $20,000
The Trustees of Burton D. Morgan Foundation typically meet three times each year to consider requests.
Hudson-Focused Requests (Any Size)
Applications for Hudson projects must be submitted prior to the two later annual deadlines - May and September.
Cavaliers Community Foundation Grant
Cavaliers Youth Foundation
The Cavaliers Community Foundation (CCF), in reference to the Cleveland Cavaliers, was established in 1993. The foundation is a charitable organization that invests in local non-profit organizations that directly support the development and well-being of youth in Northeast Ohio. Since its inception, more than $25 million has been granted through the CCF to local non-profit organizations.
The foundation's mission is to positively impact the community through programs for children, families, and young adults in areas like education, health, food security, youth wellness, recreation, and life skills.
The Cavaliers Community Foundation is proud to support organizations that provide youth-enriching programs within Northeast Ohio.
The majority of grants that are made are $10,000.
PACF: Community Action Grants
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, families, and businesses, our Foundation administers several opportunities for nonprofits in our region to apply for financial support. Each opportunity is unique. This is because the donors who established the funds have thoughtfully constructed areas of focus and parameters for support to fulfill their own visions for improving the quality of life in our community.
Community Action Grants
Twice a year the Foundation's competitive grant process matches community needs with grants available from the Foundation's Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds.
Generally, the largest grant that will be considered is 20,000. Requests for more than $20,000 may be considered for projects that are highly collaborative or have regional broad-scale impact; you must contact the Foundation prior to submitting a request in excess of $20,000.
What are the PACF’s Funding Priorities?
Community Action Grants are made in the fields of:
- Arts and Culture,
- Education,
- Health and Human Services,
- Recreation,
- Youth and Family Services, and
- Community and Economic Development.
The Foundation focuses on:
- Capital and Equipment Projects,
- Program Development,
- Capacity Building, and
- Operating Support.
Eligibility criteria differ based on the type of support requested, so please review the following descriptions carefully.
Capital and Equipment
Support the renovation or construction of facilities, purchase of major equipment, major repairs to facilities.
Program Development
Support the development of new services or programs designed to respond to unmet community needs and the expansion of existing programs to serve new audiences.
Capacity Building
Support projects that provide an organization with technical assistance and/or training to be able to more effectively meet their mission and/or provide services.
Operating Support
Support projects designed to: Increase financial stability (Type 1); Help a strong organization increase its capacity (Type 2). The Foundation expects to award only a limited number of operating support grants each grant cycle.
Funding Priorities
Priority is given to projects that serve communities where the PACF and its affiliates are the only community foundation in operation. Priority counties for Foundation support are: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood Counties in West Virginia.
Priority is given to projects that:
- have significant impact on the people and communities served by the applicant organization;
- reach new audiences, expand existing programs or services, or respond to emerging needs;
- strengthen the organization’s capacity to deliver its services and meet community needs;
- are well-planned and can reasonably be achieved;
- have a matching grant opportunity or seek a matching grant to leverage more funding;
- have limited access to other sources of support;
Hudson Community Foundation- Community Grants
Hudson Community Foundation
Background
Since 2000, the Hudson Community Foundation has awarded more than $500,000 in grants. We support and collaborate with other nonprofit organizations working to meet community needs and enhance our quality of life in Hudson.
At Hudson Community Foundation, we think of our grantmaking as responsive and impact driven. The process of applying for and being awarded a grant is certainly competitive and we cannot fund every great idea that comes our way. Our goal is to impact Hudson by making strategic investments in programs and organizations that are working to improve and enhance the overall quality of life in our community.
We want to be responsive to the current needs of our community, but we also want to get out in front of the future needs. We take pride in our ability to impact so many aspects of our community—some that are visible and some that are behind the scenes.
Areas of Interest
We support and collaborate with other nonprofit organizations working to meet community needs and enhance our quality of life in Hudson.
The goal of the foundation’s grantmaking, is to impact Hudson by making strategic investments in programs and organizations that are working to improve and enhance the overall quality of life.
The Foundation focuses its grant funds on grant requests which fall into four areas of interest:
- Art and Culture
- Historical and Environmental Preservation
- Social Services
- Youth Education and Recreation
- Prevention and Addiction
Ohio Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Background
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program provides opportunities for children who come from economically disadvantaged families and attend low-performing schools to receive academic supports. School districts, schools, community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, city or county government agencies, for-profit corporations and other public or private entities are eligible for the 21st CCLC grant.
The Ohio Department of Education's Office of Future Forward Ohio administers the 21st CCLC grant. This federally funded grant program supports high-quality, out-of-school time learning opportunities and related activities for students who attend eligible schools. Recent flexibility from the U.S. Department of Education allows 21st CCLC funds to be used for expanded learning time programming during the school day, week or year in addition to out-of-school time.
Annual Bidders' Conferences
The Ohio Department of Education hosts annual bidders' conferences to allow eligible applicants to learn more about the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant opportunity. This competitive grant provides quality after-school and summer learning programs – with an option for before-school programming - primarily for children of high poverty and low academic achievement. The programs focus on reading, mathematics, positive youth development, and parent and family engagement. Children participate in a wide array of enrichment activities in areas such as sports, science, technology, and arts and crafts.
Bidders' conference sessions are designed to give interested applicants the chance to ask questions regarding grant requirements, service expectations, and the application process. Eligible applicants include public and private school districts, county educational service centers, community and faith-based organizations, and businesses. Priority for funding is given to qualifying programs that serve small town or rural districts. Funds are awarded to high-quality programs for up to five years.
See FAQs for additional informations.
Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation Grant
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Donald C. and Laura M. Harrison Family Foundation
The Foundation was established in 2006 by Donald and Laura Harrison and their children in Cincinnati, Ohio. Laura Harrison was an active community volunteer involved in a broad group of activities. Dr. Harrison is a cardiologist, administrator, and business entrepreneur.
They have creatively funded programs and facilities at their respective colleges and have participated in supporting a number of local charitable organizations with educational missions for the underprivileged.
Mission & Purpose of the Harrison Foundation
The Foundation seeks to improve opportunities and outcomes primarily for underprivileged students by funding educational scholarships, programs and research with a particular emphasis on seeding and supporting new programs.
The Foundation's primary initiative is to help launch innovative educational programs for primary, secondary and adult education. The Foundation also emphasizes funding programs for underprivileged children, youth, adults and families. The ultimate goal is to empower citizens affected by the grant to shape their own future in the community.
Grants may be awarded for consecutive years, but a new proposal is generally required for the subsequent year. Initially grant sizes will be in a range of $5,000 to $15,000 per year.
Ohio DNR WILD School Sites: Wildlife Education Grant Program
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
The ODNR Division of Wildlife offers WILDLIFE EDUCATION grants to local schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and other education-oriented facilities. These grants are designed to provide funding for materials, equipment and activities that are otherwise unaffordable to the school or organization; grants can fund multiple projects at one location, but only one grant is permitted each fiscal year (July 1-June 30). This application packet is designed to facilitate the application process, and to make these grants easily accessible to all schools and organizations.
What is the Wildlife Education Grant Program?
Wildlife education is considered any project or program that focuses on and benefits Ohio's wildlife and their habitats. Wildlife education projects and programs function within the premise that every school or organization, regardless of size and location, can provide wildlife-related opportunities that can and should be part of an integrated education program. Wildlife education programs include Project WILD, an international supplemental curriculum that is administered by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. The grant project coordinator(s) must have attended a Project WILD, Aquatic WILD, Growing Up WILD, Curious KIDSS, or Science and Civics workshop to be eligible for funding. Wildlife education projects and programs provide opportunities for students to apply learned concepts and use what they know.
The goals of this grant program are to:
Suggested Activities Available for Funding
Projects that improve habitat for wildlife on school sites or a designated area on community property or property with community and school access. Examples:
- planting trees, flowers, shrubs, or putting up nesting boxes in a school, park, or playground;
- planting a bird or pollinator garden in a schoolyard;
- installing a pond for aquatic habitat;
- establishing bird feeding stations;
- developing access trails to a wildlife habitat area for use in environmental education studies;
- enhancing an area for environmental education programs in areas where habitat already exists.
Programs that increase the awareness and knowledge of students and visitors about Ohio wildlife. Examples:
- developing signage for nature trails;
- supplies and materials to enhance the study of wildlife on the school grounds or nearby nature areas (i.e. binoculars, spotting scopes, field investigation supplies, cameras and scientific equipment under $200, etc.);
- professional development for educators that focuses on native wildlife and habitat; field trips for wildlife-related programs.
Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant
Springfield Foundation
Funding Initiatives
Through our competitive grants program, we invest in nonprofits that are working to meet current community needs in the fields of:
Arts & Culture
Having opportunities available for individuals to experience art and culture on a personal basis are critical to having a community with strong cultural vitality.
- Increase the Diversity, and Attendance Levels of Audiences Attending Arts And Culture Events.
- Programs are available that allow a diverse audience opportunities for interaction with arts & culture.
- Programs are available that increase audience attendance at arts and culture events.
- Community Residents of All Ages Acquire Knowledge or Skills in Arts and Culture.
- Programs are available that allow children and adults opportunities to create art.
- Individuals will have opportunities to engage with artists.
- Increase the Number of Opportunities For Artists.
- Increase the number of opportunities available for artists to increase their talents.
Civic Affairs
Civic engagement is an essential element in democracy and key to making smart and creative decisions that allow communities to flourish today and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
- Educate and Engage Active Citizens of All Ages.
- Improve the civic knowledge and participation of Clark County citizens
Environment, Conservation & Animals
By bringing conservation and environmental issues into focus and motivating the community to join in making improvements we affect positive change.
- Increase The Number of Citizens Participating In Activities That Foster An Appreciation of Our Environment
- Increase community awareness of conservation and environmental issues in Clark County to educate our citizens and businesses and encourage their participation and appreciation of our natural environment.
- Decrease The Number Of Homeless And Unwanted Pets In Clark County
- Provide free or discounted spay/neuter vouchers to pet owners in under served areas of Clark County.
- Shelter cats and dogs will be spayed/neutered before released for adoption
Education
To increase the number of people receiving a quality education that will set the basis for a successful life.
- Increase The Number of Students Who Are Ready To Begin Kindergarten.
- Increase the number of children enrolling in early childhood quality educational programs such as pre-school.
- Increase parental involvement with children’s education.
- Increase The College And Career Readiness For Clark County Residents.
- Increase the number of students participating in post-secondary preparation programs.
- Increase the number of Clark County residents who participate in job training programs.
Health
The economic impact of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, poor mental health and chronic diseases is an important consideration for our community, as is the long-term impact on individuals’ health and wellness. Healthy individuals have a prevention-oriented mindset toward their health.
- Impact The Health of The Community By Decreasing The Incidence of Unintended Pregnancies And Infection With Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis).
- Increase outreach and information, taking into consideration Clark County populations who may be at higher risk or more vulnerable to disparate health outcomes.
- Increase access to and awareness of Reproductive Health Services, including use of a Reproductive Life Plan.
- Decrease the state reported rate of Clark County individuals testing positive for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
- Improve The Mental Health of The Community By Providing Individuals With The Skills and Services Necessary To Successfully Handle Challenging Situations and To Understand and Manage Their Conditions and Behaviors.
- Increase outreach and information, taking into consideration Clark County populations who may be at higher risk or more vulnerable to disparate health outcomes.
- Improve the understanding and application of trauma informed practices throughout various disciplines/initiatives in Clark County.
- Equip Clark County youths with self-management skills to cope with or avoid depression, suicide and drug abuse.
- Improve Management of Chronic Diseases In Clark County.
- Increase outreach and information, taking into consideration Clark County populations who may be at higher risk or more vulnerable to disparate health outcomes.
- Individuals with congestive heart failure will manage their disease and will decrease hospital re-admissions for congestive heart failure.
- Patients with diabetes will manage their disease outside of taking medication alone.
- Decrease the number of asthma attacks that require emergency services/treatment by implementing home-based environmental assessments and interventions.
Human Services-
Meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life is the focus of our human services program
- To Help Families and Individuals Become Stable and Financially Independent
- To assist families and individuals in meeting emergency needs to stabilize a crisis, and for which no other or inadequate funding sources are available.
- Examples: emergency assistance with food, clothing, shelter, crisis intervention or refuge in abuse cases.
- To provide services that prevent or intervene in cases of family breakdown, violence or poverty.
- To assist families and individuals in removing barriers to obtaining and maintaining economic self-sufficiency. Examples: child care, transportation, transitional housing, and rehabilitation programs.
- To assist individuals with physical or developmental disabilities in maintaining an independent or semi-independent lifestyle.
- To assist families and individuals in meeting emergency needs to stabilize a crisis, and for which no other or inadequate funding sources are available.
- To Promote Positive Outcomes For All People
- To foster good relationships between youth, especially minority youth, and law enforcement.
- To provide youth, especially those most at risk, with the skills, knowledge and a variety of other personal and social assets to function well during adolescence and adulthood.
- To provide senior citizens, especially those most at risk, with the opportunity to continue contributing to society while having the best quality of life.
We also provide field of interest funding from endowments created by donors directed to a broad area reflecting their personal interests. There is no separate application for this funding. All applications are evaluated for their relevance to these areas which include:
- Animal Causes ( Spay/Neuter)
- Arts (preforming arts in the schools and arts for individuals with a diagnosed mental illness)
- Children and Youth
- Conservation and Preservation
- Construction Trades (Training and Education)
- Environmental Activities
- Education
- Health (Cardiac & Respiratory Ailments, Cancer Care, Prenatal and Postpartum programs, Dental)
- Homeless Shelters
- People with Disabilities (Blind & Vision Impaired, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Physical, Developmental)
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Fall Grant Cycle
Stark Community Foundation
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Fall Grant Cycle Grant
Founded in 1999, Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) invests in innovative health and wellness programs and initiatives in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas and Eastern Wayne counties. Since its inception, HFGM has awarded more than $3 million to local organizations focused on improving the health and wellness of individuals and families in our community. Guided by a board of local active and retired business professionals, HFGM evaluates grant proposals from organizations twice a year.
Since its inception, Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) has awarded more than $3 million in charitable grants to local organizations to improve the health and wellness of individuals and families in our community. HFGM incentivizes area youth to become involved in building a healthier community through its Community Giving High School Volunteer Program. Students from area high schools who participate in the annual program receive a grant from HFGM to develop and execute a community activism project that addresses a health-related issue in our community.
Process for Consideration of Grant Proposals
HFGM seeks to encourage ideas and proposals from the health and wellness sector. Proposals must demonstrate well-planned programs and activities that promote physical, emotional and mental health. Proposals must directly impact one or more of the following service areas:
- Western Stark County
- Beach City
- Bethlehem Township
- Brewster
- Canal Fulton
- East Greenville
- Jackson Township
- Lawrence Township
- Massillon
- Navarre
- North Lawrence
- Perry Township
- Richville
- Sugarcreek Township
- Tuscarawas Township
- Wilmot
- Northern Tuscarawas County
- Bolivar
- Strasburg
- Eastern Wayne County
- Dalton
- Orrville
- Wooster
CHS Inc
CHS (fomerly is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, agronomy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to creating connections to empower agriculture, helping its farmer-owners, customers and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS supplies energy, crop nutrients, seed, crop protection products, grain marketing services, production and agricultural services, animal nutrition products, foods and food ingredients, and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries and pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products.
CHS invests in programs that strengthen hometown communities and develop future generations of ag leaders through CHS community giving and the CHS Foundation. These initiatives support CHS sustainability efforts and long-term focus on people and rural communities
CHS community giving serves cooperative communities through support of cooperative matching grants, Twin Cities projects, volunteerism and industry support.
CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation builds ag career pathways and educates rural youth through support of ag safety.
Teacher Grants
The CHS Foundation will award up to $50,000 to help teachers to implement a project at their school that will engage students in experiential agricultural education. We know teachers have big ideas we want to help bring those to life for students in rural communities.
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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Ohio
Average Grant Size
What's the typical amount funded for Ohio?
Grants are most commonly $104,827.
Total Number of Grants
What's the total number of grants in Grants for Youth Programs in Ohio year over year?
In 2023, funders in Ohio awarded a total of 79,604 grants.
2022 78,879
2023 79,604
Top Grant Focus Areas
Among all the Grants for Youth Programs in Ohio 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 Grants for Youth Programs in Ohio changing over time?
Funding has increased by 5.88%.
2022 $7,853,771,046
2023
$8,315,467,696
5.88%
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 2023 |
---|---|
Hamilton County | $3,493,971,758 |
Cuyahoga County | $2,895,460,920 |
Franklin County | $2,255,142,602 |
Summit County | $593,702,065 |
Montgomery County | $482,614,707 |