Special Grants & Initiatives
Akron Community Foundation funds research-driven projects by Greater Akron nonprofits focused on urgent issues like mental health, addiction, housing, diversity, and public safety.
Funder: Akron Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amounts vary by initiative; hundreds of thousands of dollars invested annually in recent years.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in Greater Akron addressing urgent community needs such as housing, health, safety, diversity, and more.
Description
Akron Community Foundation offers specialized funding opportunities beyond its traditional grant cycles to support nonprofit organizations addressing pressing community issues in the Greater Akron area. These special grants and initiatives focus on areas such as capital improvements, addiction prevention and recovery, emergency needs, housing, mental health, public safety, diversity and inclusion, the aging population, and more. Funding priorities are guided by community needs assessments and collaborative work with local nonprofit partners to address the most critical challenges facing the region.
