Regional Funds
The Columbus Foundation's Regional Funds program provides grants to nonprofits for science, education, health, and cultural research in select Ohio counties outside Franklin County.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates: March 13, 2027 (Burton E. Stevenson Fund, Schaefer Fund) | April 28, 2027 (J. Floyd Dixon Fund) | May 1, 2027 (Mary Eleanor Morris Fund, R. Alvin Stevenson Fund) | May 29, 2026 (Shepard Fund) | September 4, 2026 (B.A. Seitz Fund) | September 11, 2026 (Allen Eiry Fund)
Funding Amounts: Award sizes vary by fund; most awards are for one year and are typically for program or operating support.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations serving communities outside Franklin County, Ohio, with targeted grants for health, education, culture, and social services.
Key Information: Each fund serves specific counties and focus areas; deadlines and eligibility differ by fund.
Description
The Regional Funds program of the Columbus Foundation provides grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations operating in select counties outside Franklin County, Ohio. Each fund within the program is dedicated to a particular county or region and supports a defined set of community needs, such as health and human services, cultural and economic development, youth education, senior health, religious, educational, and charitable programs, or services for underprivileged youth and seniors. The program is designed to address local priorities through individually managed funds, each with its own application process and staff contact.
