[Columbus Foundation](https://columbusfoundation.org)

Rolling (applications accepted on an ongoing basis)

Award size and duration vary; tailored to program needs and available resources.

Supports nonprofit programs in Franklin County, Ohio, that help youth prepare for successful adulthood through engagement, education, wellness, housing, support, and workforce initiatives.

Only nonprofit organizations serving youth in Franklin County, Ohio are eligible.

--- ## Description Opportunity Youth Grants are designed to fund recreational and developmental programs that benefit youth in Franklin County, Ohio. The initiative aims to ensure that all young people are prepared to pursue opportunities for a successful adulthood. The grant is part of a collaborative effort to engage disconnected youth and support them across six key areas: Civic Engagement, Education, Health and Wellness, Housing, Support Systems, and Workforce. The program encourages partnerships among community stakeholders to provide a continuum of support and to proactively prepare all youth for adulthood. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Award size and duration are not fixed and will vary based on the scope and needs of the proposed program as well as available resources from the Foundation. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. - Organizations must serve youth in Franklin County, Ohio. - Proposed programs should address one or more of the six focus areas: Civic Engagement, Education, Health and Wellness, Housing, Support Systems, or Workforce. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. - Interested organizations should contact the program staff for guidance and to initiate the application process. - Required materials and application steps may be discussed with the staff contact. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is part of a broader coalition effort to address the needs of “opportunity youth”—young people who are not on track to graduate or are disconnected from society. - Programs should demonstrate how they engage and impact youth in one or more of the six focus areas. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Youth Grants Program Page](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/grant-opportunities/columbus-foundation-grants/operating-and-program-support/opportunity-youth-grants) - [Columbus Foundation Grant Opportunities](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/grant-opportunities) - [Deadlines & Open Houses](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/deadlines-open-houses) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------| | Dr. Mark Lomax, II | Director, Arts & Generational Grantmaking | mlomax@columbusfoundation.org | 614-251-4000 | | Columbus Foundation | General Inquiries | contactus@columbusfoundation.org | 614-251-4000 |

Opportunity Youth Grants

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