Make sure your organization meets the newly added eligibility rules, which require you to have been in operation for at least five years and exclude 2024 capital grant recipients. When applying, you will now need to provide specific financial documents, including a Statement of Financial Position and detailed capital budgets. Additionally, the total funding pool has increased to $350,000 for this cycle.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 (application portal opens) | June 1, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$25,000 per grant; total pool $350,000; one-year grant period
Summary: Supports Summit County nonprofits with capital improvements such as renovations, repairs, and equipment purchases that align with community priorities.
Key Information: Applicants must have secured at least 50% of project funding before applying and be current ACF grantees or agency endowment holders.