Health & Human Services Grants
Forecasted
Health & Human Services Grants support nonprofits serving vulnerable Summit County residents, funding basic needs assistance, health services and other work to improve health and foster self-sufficiency.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: $849,167 awarded to 81 nonprofits in the 2025 cycle
Summary: Supports nonprofits helping vulnerable Summit County residents meet basic needs, improve health and achieve self-sufficiency.
Key Information: First-time applicants are asked to submit a Tell Us About Your Program form before applying.
Description
Akron Community Foundation’s Health & Human Services grants support services that help Summit County residents enjoy healthy, vibrant lives. Part of the foundation’s competitive Community Fund grantmaking, the program addresses vulnerable residents’ immediate needs—including food, clothing, shelter, medical treatment and safety from abuse—while encouraging systemic improvements to challenges such as generational poverty and homelessness.
Funding priorities include preventative healthcare and health education, health and social services, social and legal aid, substance abuse and mental health treatment, financial independence, food insecurity, homelessness and recovery housing, and educational and employment services for people with disabilities. Supported work includes maternal education and support groups, Summit County’s 2-1-1 referral line, assistance for previously incarcerated fathers, addiction recovery services, food distribution and homeless outreach.
