Systems Capacity awards are now listed as "up to" $50,000 rather than a flat amount. Please note a new restriction limiting you to one application per organization per cycle. Additionally, emergency, deficit, and general operating support outside the defined focus areas are now explicitly excluded from funding.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Proactive Grants full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Systems Change: up to $150,000 (multi-year); Systems Capacity: up to $50,000 (one-time); recent annual pool ~$400,000
Summary: Strategic grants supporting collaborative projects that address root causes in housing, mental health, and public safety for long-term impact in Greater Akron.