Funding details have been updated to show typical awards ranging from $2,500 to $45,000. You can now request general operating support in addition to project-specific funding. Also, make sure to review the expanded program scope, which explicitly highlights urban renewal, civic engagement, and minority entrepreneurship.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Average award ~$12,000; annual cycle distributes $600,000–$650,000+ total; typical awards range from $2,500–$45,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects advancing economic growth, safety, urban renewal, and civic engagement in Summit County, Ohio.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Summit County and be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or have a fiscal sponsor.