[Columbus Foundation](https://columbusfoundation.org)

June 5, 2026

Typical awards range from $10,000 to $100,000; generally one-time grants.

Supports nonprofits in Franklin County, Ohio, seeking to acquire, renovate, or upgrade facilities and equipment to enhance organizational capacity.

Not available to arts/culture grantees currently receiving unrestricted operating support from the Foundation.

--- ## Description The Capital Improvements grant, offered by the Columbus Foundation, is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Franklin County, Ohio, strengthen their capacity through investments in physical infrastructure. Funding may be used for acquiring or renovating buildings, purchasing new equipment, or updating facilities. The program focuses on projects expected to have a significant and lasting impact on the organization's ability to serve its community and fulfill its mission. --- ## Due Dates - June 5, 2026: Full application deadline for Capital Improvements (annual deadline: first Friday in June) - Previous annual deadlines: June 7, 2024; June 6, 2025 The application portal opens approximately one month before the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. - Funding is generally provided as a one-time grant (not multi-year). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with primary impact in Franklin County, Ohio. - Applicants must show: - Demonstrated progress toward the fundraising goal for the project. - A plan for securing the remaining project funds. - A plan for covering ongoing operating expenses after the capital investment. - **Not eligible:** Arts and Culture grantees currently receiving unrestricted operating support from the Columbus Foundation. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Columbus Foundation Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/AcEqvu). - Applicants must log in under “GRANTSEEKERS” with an existing username and password. - The application becomes available approximately one month prior to the deadline. - Required documentation includes project details, fundraising status, financial plans, and organizational information. --- ## Additional Information - Capital Improvements grants are part of the Foundation’s broader capacity building initiatives, which also include sector-building, social enterprise, and summer fellowship opportunities. - For organizations new to the Foundation or with questions, open house sessions are available throughout the year—see the [Deadlines & Open Houses](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/deadlines-open-houses) page for upcoming dates. --- ## External Links - [Capital Improvements Grant Program Page](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/grant-opportunities/columbus-foundation-grants/capacity-building/capital-improvements) - [Columbus Foundation Nonprofit Grant Opportunities](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/grant-opportunities) - [Deadlines & Open Houses](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/deadlines-open-houses) - [Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/AcEqvu) - [Nonprofit Toolkit](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/nonprofit-toolkit) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Dan Sharpe | [dsharpe@columbusfoundation.org](mailto:dsharpe@columbusfoundation.org) | 614/251-4000 | | General Inquiries | [contactus@columbusfoundation.org](mailto:contactus@columbusfoundation.org) | 614/251-4000 |

Capital Improvements

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