Regional Funds
The Columbus Foundation’s Regional Funds support science, research, and evidence-based community initiatives for nonprofits serving selected Ohio counties outside Franklin County.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates: March 13, 2026 (Burton E. Stevenson, Robert E. and Genevieve G. Schaefer) | April 28, 2026 (J. Floyd Dixon) | May 1, 2026 (Mary Eleanor Morris, R. Alvin Stevenson) | May 29, 2026 (John W. and Edna McManus Shepard) | September 4, 2026 (B.A. Seitz) | September 11, 2026 (Allen Eiry)
Funding Amounts: Typical award size and duration vary by fund; most grants are one-year program or project support, with amounts tailored to community needs.
Summary: Regional Funds support nonprofits serving selected Ohio counties outside Franklin County, addressing health, education, culture, economic development, and related community needs.
Description
Regional Funds offered by the Columbus Foundation provide grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving counties outside of Franklin County, Ohio. Each fund targets specific geographic regions and community needs, such as health and human services, youth education, senior health, cultural and economic development, and charitable programs. The funds are designed to address the unique priorities of each region, with tailored purposes and deadlines for each county or locality.
