Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth
Forecasted
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth support youth-serving programs in northwest Ohio, funding existing service operations and new programs to enhance the lives of young people under 18.
Funder: Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Limited funds awarded on a competitive basis
Summary: Supports existing services and new programs that enhance the lives of youth under 18 in northwest Ohio, including Lucas and Wood Counties.
Description
The Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth, offered by Greater Toledo Community Foundation, support programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio. The fund’s regional priorities include programs benefiting youth who reside in Lucas or Wood Counties.
Support covers both the operational expenses of existing services and expenditures associated with establishing new programs. This focus allows the fund to support ongoing youth-serving work as well as the development of new services. Funding is limited and awarded competitively, with the emphasis on improving the lives of young people in the communities identified by the fund.
