Funds collaborative nonprofit projects in Toledo/northwest Ohio advancing Rotary's focus areas like health, education, environment, and community services with measurable local impact.
Funder: Greater Toledo Community Foundation (https://www.toledocf.org)
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 | January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per grant; most awards range $10,000–$15,000; funding is for up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports impactful, collaborative community service projects in Toledo and northwest Ohio, with priority for nonprofit-led initiatives in key service areas.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible; two-year wait between awards; strong preference for multi-organization collaborations.
The Toledo Rotary Club Foundation, managed by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, provides grants to support projects that deliver significant community, disability, international, vocational, environmental, or youth services. The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that have a tangible impact in the City of Toledo or throughout northwest Ohio, with a strong emphasis on collaborations involving two or more partner organizations. Projects should align with at least one of Rotary International's seven areas of focus: promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water/sanitation, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies, and protecting the environment.