[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

March 1, 2027 | August 1, 2026

$250–$5,000 per award; small grants for local programs and nonprofits

Supports charitable initiatives benefiting Lyndhurst, nearby communities, and South Euclid-Lyndhurst public schools.

--- ## Description The Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund provides small grants to support philanthropic and charitable projects in Lyndhurst, its contiguous communities, and the South Euclid-Lyndhurst public schools. The fund is designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, with a primary focus on benefiting the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Public Schools as well as a variety of local nonprofit organizations and programs addressing community needs. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund application deadline (annual August 1) - March 1, 2027: Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund application deadline (annual March 1) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant range: $250–$5,000 per award - Awards are intended to support local nonprofit projects and initiatives; most grants are at the smaller end of this range. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or government agencies. - Programs must serve Lyndhurst, its contiguous communities, and/or the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Public Schools. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. - Projects must address charitable or philanthropic purposes benefiting the target communities. --- ## Application Process 1. **Registration**: Organizations must register in the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) if not already registered (allow at least two weeks before the deadline for registration approval). 2. **Application**: Log in to the Grants Gateway, locate the Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund, and complete the designated application form. 3. **Required Attachments**: - Board list with affiliations - Organizational chart - Organizational budget - Audit or financial statement - Fiscal sponsor agreement (if applicable) 4. **Submission**: Complete all required sections and attachments, then submit via the portal by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline. 5. **Notification**: Applicants can check the status of their submission in the Grants Gateway. --- ## Additional Information - Applications received after the deadline will be considered in the next cycle. - The fund operates independently from the Cleveland Foundation’s standard grant process; ensure you select the correct fund in the Grants Gateway. - Assistance from the grants management team may not be available in the days immediately before the deadline. --- ## External Links - [Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund Details](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway Login](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [Apply for a Grant – Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant) - [Grants Gateway Registration Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org | | Phone | 216.861.3810 | ---

Legacy Village Lyndhurst Community Fund

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