Millennium Fund for Children
The Millennium Fund for Children from Akron Community Foundation supports grassroots nonprofit programs that enrich the educational, social, and emotional lives of children in Northeast Ohio.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per grant; recent cycle: 40 grants totaling $63,000
Summary: Supports grassroots nonprofit programs enriching the lives of children in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties, Ohio.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted online by the deadline; serves Northeast Ohio only.
Description
The Millennium Fund for Children, a partnership between Akron Community Foundation and the Akron Beacon Journal, provides small but impactful grants to nonprofit organizations serving children in Summit, Medina, Portage, Stark, and Wayne counties in Northeast Ohio. The fund focuses on grassroots programs that directly enhance children's educational, physical, emotional, and social well-being, supporting initiatives such as food assistance, arts and cultural access, STEM and enrichment activities, and critical support for youth facing adversity. Since 1999, the fund has awarded over $1.1 million in grants, making a significant difference in the lives of local youth.
