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

August 1, 2026

$10,000–$40,000 per award; typically for 1 year

Supports community-serving projects in NOPEC member areas, including health, social services, environment, development, and emergency response.

Only NOPEC communities or nonprofits serving them are eligible.

--- ## Description The NOPEC Foundation Fund is designed to address the needs of NOPEC member communities and the nonprofits operating within them, specifically targeting areas that may not typically receive support from conventional grants or public sources. The fund supports a diverse range of community-serving activities, including health and medical services, social services, environmental initiatives, community and economic development, and support for emergency responders. Grants are intended to help organizations tackle unique community challenges and foster positive impact across these sectors. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Application deadline (annual deadline; next cycle) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant range: **$10,000–$40,000** per award - Awards are generally for a one-year period --- ## Eligibility - **Geographic:** Only organizations in NOPEC communities or nonprofits whose activities substantially fall within a NOPEC community are eligible. - Confirm your eligibility: [NOPEC Community Map](https://www.nopec.org/communities/community-map) - **Organization type:** 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government agencies - Fiscal sponsorship is permitted if the sponsor is a 501(c)(3) - **Location focus:** Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties in Ohio (Greater Cleveland area) --- ## Application Process 1. **Review NOPEC Foundation Fund details:** [NOPEC Foundation](https://www.nopec.org/nopec-foundation) 2. **Confirm eligibility:** Use the [NOPEC Community Map](https://www.nopec.org/communities/community-map) 3. **Register in the Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway:** - [Grants Gateway Login](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - New users must register at least two weeks before the deadline. 4. **Prepare application materials:** - Complete organization profile, project summary, project budget, and demographic information. - Required attachments: Board list, organizational chart, organizational budget, audit or financial statement, and (if applicable) fiscal sponsor agreement. - [Preview standard application questions (PDF)](https://www.iphiview.com/tcf/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=CtJYFISOgF8%3d&tabid=676&mid=2474) 5. **Submit application via Grants Gateway** by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Each fund at the Cleveland Foundation operates independently with its own focus, eligibility, and deadlines. - The NOPEC Foundation Fund specifically supports projects that may not be eligible for traditional or public funding sources. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to review NOPEC’s own guidance and eligibility details. --- ## External Links - [Cleveland Foundation – Other Grant Opportunities](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [NOPEC Foundation Program Page](https://www.nopec.org/nopec-foundation) - [NOPEC Community Map (Eligibility Check)](https://www.nopec.org/communities/community-map) - [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway Login](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/grants-gateway-log-in/) - [How to Apply for a Grant – Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant) - [Step-by-Step Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/assets/grantsgatewayinstructions.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | General Foundation Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org / 216.861.3810 | | NOPEC Foundation Info | [NOPEC Contact Page](https://www.nopec.org/contact) | ---

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