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

Rolling

Award size varies; typical grants support program or operating costs for youth-serving nonprofits.

Supports programs that help youth in Franklin County, Ohio, prepare for adulthood through education, health, housing, workforce readiness, and related services.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; contact program staff before applying.

--- ## Description Opportunity Youth Grants offered by the Columbus Foundation support recreational and developmental programs that benefit youth, particularly those in Franklin County, Ohio, who are disconnected or at risk of disconnection from education and employment. The initiative focuses on ensuring all young people enter adulthood prepared for success, emphasizing a continuum of support that includes both intervention and prevention. Funded projects must address one or more of six key focus areas: Civic Engagement, Education, Health and Wellness, Housing, Support Systems, and Workforce. The program encourages collaboration among community stakeholders and prioritizes nonprofit organizations serving youth in these domains. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Award size varies by project scope and need. - Grants typically support programmatic or operating expenses for eligible youth-serving nonprofits. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations. - Programs must serve youth in Franklin County, Ohio, with a primary focus on individuals ages 18–24 who are disconnected from education or employment, or at risk of disconnection. - Eligible initiatives must address at least one of the six focus areas: - Civic Engagement - Education - Health and Wellness - Housing - Support Systems - Workforce --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. - Interested organizations should contact the program staff before submitting an application to discuss eligibility and program fit. - Submit proposals and inquiries directly to the staff contact provided below. --- ## Additional Information - The program is part of a broader community effort to address the needs of "opportunity youth"—young people who are not on track to graduate or are otherwise disconnected from societal supports. - Collaboration with other community stakeholders is encouraged to maximize impact. --- ## 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 Main Website](https://columbusfoundation.org) - [Deadlines & Open Houses](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/deadlines-open-houses) - [Nonprofit Toolkit](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/nonprofit-toolkit) - [Educational Programs](https://columbusfoundation.org/nonprofit-center/educational-programs) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Title | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------| | Dr. Mark Lomax, II | [mlomax@columbusfoundation.org](mailto:mlomax@columbusfoundation.org) | 614/251-4000 | Director, Arts & Generational Grantmaking | | General Inquiries | [contactus@columbusfoundation.org](mailto:contactus@columbusfoundation.org) | 614/251-4000 | Columbus Foundation General Contact |

Opportunity Youth Grants - Columbus Foundation

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