Typical award amounts have increased and now range from $2,500 to $25,000. When planning your submission, please note a newly added restriction limiting organizations to just one application per fund per grant cycle. You should also be aware that most awards are single-year grants, meaning multi-year funding requests will require special justification.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates: March 13, 2026 (Burton E. Stevenson Fund, Robert E. and Genevieve G. Schaefer Fund) | April 28, 2026 (J. Floyd Dixon Fund) | May 1, 2026 (Mary Eleanor Morris Fund, R. Alvin Stevenson Fund) | May 29, 2026 (John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund) | September 4, 2026 (B.A. Seitz Fund) | September 11, 2026 (Allen Eiry Fund)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $2,500–$25,000 per fund; most are single-year grants.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects addressing community needs in specific Ohio counties outside Franklin County, with each fund focusing on a particular region and purpose.
Key Information: Each fund has its own eligibility, focus area, and deadline; only one application per organization per fund per cycle.