Community Development Grants in Ohio

274 foundations fund community development programs in Ohio. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Live programs funding community development in Ohio that your nonprofit can apply to now.

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Competitive Grant Program

From Christ Foundation

Community developmentEducationHealth+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charities that have received an IRS tax-exempt determination letter. Proposals should address basic community needs, have well-defined objectives and measurable outcomes, demonstrate significant and sustainable long-term impact, include financial commitments from other organizations where possible, and show long-term sustainability. An organization may apply for only one project or program in a 12-month period. The Foundation does not fund lobbying or political action groups, labor unions, individuals, endowment-building campaigns, fraternal organizations, fund drives, travel or transportation costs, and generally does not fund building funds, capital improvements, grant-making foundations, short-term deficits, or fundraising events.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $1K

Men of Principle Scholarship Grants (MPS Grant Program)

From Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Group Return

Academic achievementCharacter developmentRecruitment+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants for the chapter grant must be officers of active Beta Theta Pi chapters. The chapter uses the grant to recognize eligible non-Greek male students; student recipients are not required to join Beta Theta Pi.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $1K – $10K

Operation Round Up Grants

From South Central Power Company Foundation

Community developmentEducationFood pantries+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must submit the official application, a project budget, and, for organizations or groups, a recent financial or profit/loss statement. Applications must be signed and identify other sources of project funding; the Foundation cannot be the sole funding source. Grants cannot support religious purposes, political candidates or issues, electric bills, operating expenses, or salaries. One award per individual, family, group, or organization per calendar year is permitted, subject to final reporting requirements. Funds must be used within one year of award.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Hawkins Family Foundation Sponsorship Application

From Hawkins Family Foundation

HealthcareAnimal welfareEducation+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) public charity and agrees to manage the grant funds. Applicants must provide an Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Hawkins Family Foundation Grant Application

From Hawkins Family Foundation

HealthcareAnimal welfareEducation+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) public charity and agrees to manage the grant funds. Applicants must provide an Employer Identification Number (EIN). The funded work should benefit communities where the foundation operates: Chattanooga, Tennessee; Dublin/Columbus, Ohio; or the Tampa Bay area in Florida.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: Varies

Competitive Grantmaking (General Grants)

From Ross Foundation

AnimalsArtsCommunity Development+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-approved U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status, or government entities. Organizations must be located in or support activities in Doddridge, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, or Wood County, West Virginia, and their request must relate to education, community development, arts/cultural activities, disabilities, or animals. Individuals are not eligible. Single-organization support is generally limited to three years; multi-year grants are conditional on annual review and approval.

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Largest Community Development in Ohio Foundations

JOBSOHIO BEVERAGE SYSTEM

COLUMBUS, OH

Annual Giving

$255M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$440M

S32Local
AMERICA VOTES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$168.6M

Total Assets

$22.3M

Median Grant

$200K

S20National
NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$55.6M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$115.5M

Total Assets

$75.2M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
DAIRY PROMOTION INC

KANSAS CITY, KS

Annual Giving

$75.9M

Total Assets

$476K

Median Grant

$894K

S41National
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC

COLUMBIA, MD

Annual Giving

$74.4M

Total Assets

$942M

Median Grant

$45K

S200National
Brown University

Providence, RI

Annual Giving

$47M

Total Assets

$11.3B

Median Grant

$90K

S412National
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$45.4M

Total Assets

$475.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM INC

EMERYVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$42.3M

Total Assets

$37.6M

Median Grant

$112K

S40National
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute Inc

Manchester, NH

Annual Giving

$29.7M

Total Assets

$37.9M

Median Grant

$138K

S41National
HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.2M

Total Assets

$122.8M

Median Grant

$20K

S50ZNational
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
LANSING ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP

LANSING, MI

Annual Giving

$24.4M

Total Assets

$13M

Median Grant

$25K

S41Local
WARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION

PROVIDENCE, RI

Annual Giving

$24.3M

Total Assets

$397.3M

Median Grant

$35K

S41Regional
RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$24M

Total Assets

$6M

Median Grant

$101K

S32National
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
QUADRIVIUM

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$20.8M

Total Assets

$19.9M

Median Grant

$750K

S99National
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$19M

Total Assets

$21.3M

Median Grant

$250K

S31National
IFF

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$17M

Total Assets

$779.5M

Median Grant

$47K

S500Regional
NEW PROFIT INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$16.8M

Total Assets

$120.3M

Median Grant

$100K

S50National
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$65.4M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National

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