Abington Foundation Grant

The Abington Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations serving low-income populations in Cuyahoga County, focusing on education, economic independence, healthcare, and cultural activities. The foundation emphasizes racial equity and addresses systemic racism's effects on health, education, and economic outcomes for BIPOC communities. Grants prioritize specific programs over general operating support and applications from organizations based in Cuyahoga County. Collaboration with local cultural institutions and a commitment to community upliftment are key aspects of the foundation's mission.

The Abington Foundation seeks to partner with non-profit organizations that serve primarily low-income populations in Cuyahoga County. The Abington Foundation values racial equity and supports efforts to address the negative impacts of systemic racism on health, educational and economic outcomes for Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC).
Education
The Foundation has a central focus on programs that advance and transform urban education, as well as programs to promote literacy and to provide access to quality early childhood education.
Pathways to Economic Independence
The Foundation supports programs that move individuals and families along pathways to economic independence, including job readiness, access to employment, family stability, financial literacy and technology training for careers in the future economy.
Healthcare
The Foundation focuses on programs that increase access for elderly and other vulnerable populations.
Cultural Activities
The Foundation supports many local cultural institutions and historic landmarks in Greater Cleveland, especially those providing education programming and school residencies that support learning and social-emotional development.
Type of Support
Priority will be given to requests for specific programs or projects. Organizations are discouraged from submitting requests for endowment, sponsorships, seminars or general operating support.

Eligibility

Your organization or your program must:be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS codeProvide services or programming one of our four focus areas:EducationPathways to economic independenceHealthcareCultural activitiesbe located in Cuyahoga County (Proposals from organizations located outside of the region will be considered only if invited by a Trustee.)have submitted an interim or final report on any previous grants before a new request can be consideredGeographic Focus: Applications will be accepted from organizations based in Cuyahoga County. Requests from organizations located outside of the region will be considered only if invited by a Trustee.

Ineligibility

Organizations are discouraged from submitting requests for endowment, sponsorships, seminars or general operating support.