Protecting Stark’s Future
Protecting Stark’s Future funds collaborative, research-based projects from Stark Community Foundation to address childhood poverty through economic, educational, and neighborhood innovations in Stark County.
Funder: Stark Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Planning grants up to $15,000 (1 year); implementation grants up to $100,000 (up to 3 years)
Summary: Supports collaborative projects addressing childhood poverty in Stark County through economic stability, education, neighborhood resilience, and innovative solutions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This initiative from the Stark Community Foundation funds collaborative, community-driven projects designed to address the root causes of childhood poverty in Stark County, Ohio. Launched in partnership with the United Way of Greater Stark County and the Center for Community Solutions, the program seeks proposals that strengthen household economic security, advance educational and youth development, improve neighborhood environments, or introduce innovative, high-impact strategies. The ultimate aim is to foster long-term systemic change, promote equity, and build sustainable pathways for families and children to thrive.
