Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund
Supports programs in northwest Ohio that use research-based approaches to improve outcomes for at-risk youth under 21, especially those facing behavioral challenges or juvenile justice involvement.
Funder: Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (Annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per grant; one-year support; funds are limited and not intended as ongoing annual support.
Summary: Supports programs enhancing the lives of at-risk youth under 21 in northwest Ohio, with preference for those facing behavioral challenges and organizations in Wood County.
Description
The Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund, administered by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio. The fund is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people under the age of 21, prioritizing programs that serve youth who have interacted with the juvenile justice system, faced school suspension or expulsion, or are experiencing other behavioral challenges. Preference is given to organizations located in Wood County. Grants may support both ongoing operating expenses and the establishment of new programs, but are not intended as a recurring source of funding.
