The Columbus Youth Foundation grant from the Columbus Foundation supports programs using sports and recreation to teach life skills to youth in disadvantaged Columbus neighborhoods.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $5,000–$20,000 for one year; varies by project scope
Summary: Supports programs providing youth from disadvantaged Columbus neighborhoods with positive life lessons through recreation and sports.
The Columbus Youth Foundation, managed by the Columbus Foundation, funds nonprofit programs that enrich the lives of young people from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio. The foundation’s focus is on supporting recreation and sports-based initiatives that help youth learn important life lessons, develop skills, and build values that benefit them throughout their lives. Grants are intended to empower local youth through healthy, constructive opportunities.