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

June 8, 2026

Up to $75,000 per award; typically for one-year projects

Supports transformative capital, economic development, and infrastructure projects that benefit Lake and Geauga counties in Ohio.

--- ## Description The Lake Geauga Fund, established at the Cleveland Foundation, is designed to advance community philanthropy and strategic grantmaking for projects in Lake and Geauga counties, Ohio. The fund targets capital initiatives with generational impact, economic development efforts that improve workforce conditions and support local businesses, and critical infrastructure projects that enable broad community transformation. Projects should be innovative, sustainable, and demonstrate a clear benefit to the region's quality of life and economic competitiveness. --- ## Due Dates - June 8, 2026: Application deadline (Lake Geauga Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: up to $75,000 per project - Typical grant period: one year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public entities. - Projects must serve residents of Lake and/or Geauga counties in Ohio. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal sponsor that meets eligibility requirements. - The fund does not support individuals, for-profit businesses, or organizations outside the target counties. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register**: Organizations must register in the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) portal. New users should register at least two weeks before the deadline. 2. **Prepare Application**: Complete the online application for the Lake Geauga Fund, including: - Project narrative (goals, activities, timeline) - Project budget and organizational financials - Required attachments: Board list, organizational chart, budget, audit/financial statement, and (if applicable) fiscal sponsor agreement 3. **Submit**: Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline. 4. **Review**: Applicants will receive confirmation of submission and can track status via the Grants Gateway. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should emphasize long-term, strategic impact rather than operational support. - Capital projects are encouraged to incorporate sustainability (e.g., LEED standards). - Economic development proposals should address workforce upskilling, barriers to employment, or support for small/mid-sized businesses and entrepreneurs. - Infrastructure projects should demonstrate potential for catalytic, community-wide impact through new models or partnerships. - Applications received after the deadline will be considered in the next cycle. --- ## External Links - [Lake Geauga Fund Overview & Guidelines](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway (Application Portal)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [Step-by-Step Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf) - [Cleveland Foundation Contact Page](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org | | Phone | 216.861.3810 | ---

Lake Geauga Fund

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