Community Development Grants in Ohio

299 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.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

Annual Grants Program

From Banks Baldwin Foundation

educationartsself-sufficiency+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations; the application asks for a brief history of the organization, mission statement, purpose of the proposal, how funds will be spent, a list of the Board of Directors, and evidence of official status as a public charity.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

Youth Philanthropy Grant Cycle (Student Philanthropy Boards)

From Ashtabula Foundation

Human ServicesEducationCommunity development+2 more

Who can apply: Qualifying organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and serve the citizens of Ashtabula County. Applications are submitted directly to the participating high school; applications are limited to two requests to any high school per school year.

Open nowCloses Dec 15, 2026

Grant Application

From Maynard Family Foundation

Self-reliance and economic independenceQuality of life for economically, physically, and emotionally challenged individualsRegional transformational nonprofit projects+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants should be community-based organizations whose work benefits the Greater Akron area and promotes self-reliance, economic independence, and quality of life for people in need. Specific organizational eligibility requirements are not stated on the available page.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: $25 – $5K

Matching Gift Program

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

Community developmentEmployee-directed charitable giving

Who can apply: Pella Corporation team members and retirees may request matching gifts. Recipient organizations generally must qualify as IRS Section 501(c)(3) charities. Various organizations and gifts are excluded under the guidelines. Retirees' maximum is $1,000 the year after retirement.

Open nowRolling / open intake

General Grant Program (Scioto Foundation Grants)

From Scioto County Area Foundation

EducationHealthcareCommunity development+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must generally be organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, although assistance may ultimately benefit individuals. Requests should address broad or underserved community needs, should not reimburse completed projects, and normally should not fund routine operating needs, annual giving, budget deficits, entertainment, lodging, meals, or religious organizations except for non-religious programs. Applicants must submit organizational tax-exempt documentation, project information, financial statements, personnel information, collaborators or letters of support, an evaluation plan, and a project budget.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

Program Grants

From Youngstown Fdn General

Animal welfareArts and cultureCommunity and economic development+6 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations whose proposed work serves residents of Mahoning County and/or Trumbull County. Required attachments include a budget form, organizational chart, most recent audited financial statements and current board list. Organizations without formal 501(c)(3) status may use a fiscal agent.

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Largest Community Development in Ohio Foundations

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$15.1B

Total Assets

$86.3B

Median Grant

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S500National
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
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
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$99.2M

Total Assets

$67.9M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
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

$61.8M

Total Assets

$941.1M

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

$37.3M

Total Assets

$98.8M

Median Grant

$112K

S40National
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
NEW PROFIT INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$31.2M

Total Assets

$98.8M

Median Grant

$100K

S50National
RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP INCORPORATED

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$30.1M

Total Assets

$7.5M

Median Grant

$101K

S32National
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
WARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION

PROVIDENCE, RI

Annual Giving

$24.3M

Total Assets

$397.3M

Median Grant

$35K

S41Regional
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
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$17.7M

Total Assets

$70.2M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National
TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORP

NASHVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$13M

Total Assets

$37.8M

Median Grant

$100K

S30Local

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