Core Support Grants - Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation's Core Support Grants provide multi-year, unrestricted funding to strengthen the operations and sustainability of Franklin County nonprofits in key donor-prioritized focus areas.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, first Friday in March, recurring every 3 years)
Funding Amounts: Multi-year, unrestricted support for administrative, infrastructure, and program costs; up to 3 years of funding per award.
Summary: Provides multi-year, unrestricted operational funding to nonprofits in Franklin County aligned with donor interests.
Key Information: Next application round anticipated March 2027; only open every three years.
Description
Core Support Grants from the Columbus Foundation offer nonprofit organizations in Franklin County, Ohio, the opportunity to receive multi-year, unrestricted funding. These grants are designed to cover administrative expenses, infrastructure costs, and programmatic services, strengthening the operational capacity and sustainability of recipient organizations. Funding priorities reflect the interests of donors who have established funds for specific nonprofit missions and focus areas.
