Grantmaking (LOI and Full Application via GrantInterface)
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental entities whose programs and services serve Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, demonstrate commitment to the needs of poor and underserved people in health, education, or social services, align with the Foundation’s mission, and comply with local, state, and federal laws. Grants generally are not awarded for annual appeals or membership drives, capital requests, computers, debt reduction, endowments, grants to individuals, scholarships, or vehicles.
Deadline: LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis; quarterly submission timing is published by the Foundation. The Foundation’s 2026 restart announcement also referenced a mid-April 2026 LOI closing date for that cycle, which is past as of the current date.