Protecting Stark's Future
This grant funds collaborative, data-driven projects in Stark County to reduce childhood poverty through systemic, community-based approaches in economic, educational, neighborhood, and innovative focus areas.
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, community-based strategies to reduce childhood poverty in Stark County through economic, educational, neighborhood, and innovative approaches.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
This initiative, led by the Stark Community Foundation, funds collaborative projects that address the root causes of childhood poverty in Stark County, Ohio. Proposals must focus on long-term, systemic change and demonstrate strong partnerships, sustainable models, and measurable community impact. The program invests in four priority areas: economic stability and opportunity, education and youth development, positive neighborhood environment and place-based resilience, and open innovation for high-impact, cross-sector strategies.
