[Cleveland Foundation](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org)

June 8, 2026 (Lake Geauga Fund annual deadline)

Up to $75,000 per award; one-year grant period typical.

Supports transformative capital, economic development, and infrastructure projects in Lake and Geauga counties, Ohio.

--- ## Description The Lake Geauga Fund, administered by the Cleveland Foundation, is designed to catalyze transformative change in Lake and Geauga counties through strategic philanthropy. The fund prioritizes projects that deliver long-term, generational impact via capital improvements, economic development initiatives, and investments in critical community infrastructure and knowledge. Supported projects are expected to demonstrate a strategic focus, community-centered outcomes, sustainability (including environmental considerations), and organizational financial stability. --- ## Due Dates - June 8, 2026: Application deadline for the Lake Geauga Fund (recurs annually on June 8) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $75,000 per project - Grant period: Typically one year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities or government agencies. - Projects must serve residents of Lake and/or Geauga counties, Ohio. - Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal sponsor that meets eligibility requirements (a signed fiscal sponsorship agreement is required). - The fund does not support individuals, for-profit entities, or organizations outside the geographic focus. --- ## Application Process 1. **Registration**: Organizations must register in the [Cleveland Foundation Grants Gateway portal](https://www.iphiview.com/tcf/). New users should complete registration at least two weeks before the deadline. 2. **Application**: Complete the specific Lake Geauga Fund application (do not use the standard grant form). 3. **Required Attachments**: - Board list with affiliations - Organization chart - Organization budget - Audit or financial statement (or equivalent financial documentation if no audit is available) - Fiscal sponsor agreement (if applicable) - Optional: up to three additional attachments 4. **Submission**: All required sections and documents must be completed and uploaded before the application can be submitted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on the deadline date. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should emphasize sustainability, strategic focus, and measurable community impact. - Capital projects are encouraged to incorporate LEED environmental standards. - Economic development proposals should address workforce development, job creation, and support for entrepreneurs or small businesses. - Infrastructure proposals should focus on innovative models, partnerships, or systems that enable catalytic impact. --- ## External Links - [Lake Geauga Fund Opportunity Details](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/other-grant-opportunities) - [How to Apply for a Grant](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant) - [Grants Gateway Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.iphiview.com/tcf/) - [Affiliated Funds Application Preview (PDF)](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/files/resources/affiliatedfundsapplicationpreview.pdf) - [Fiscal Sponsorship Form Template](https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iphiview.com%2Ftcf%2FLinkClick.aspx%3Ffileticket%3Duixq7cfcqec%253d%26tabid%3D676%26mid%3D2474&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Cleveland Foundation Contact Page](https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/contact?regards=general_information) | | Grants Management Email | grantsmgmt@clevefdn.org | | Grants Management Phone | 216.861.3810 | ---

Lake Geauga Fund

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