Arts and Community Grant

Arts and Community Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Barberton Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: February 02, 2025

Summary

The Arts and Community Grant, offered by the Barberton Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for Barberton residents. This initiative invites grant applications that focus on community improvement through arts and education, with funding typically not exceeding $15,000. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations dedicated to benefiting the Barberton area and its citizens. The Foundation encourages collaboration and innovation to foster lasting community impact.

Overview

NOTE: If your nonprofit is considering submitting a grant to Barberton Community Foundation or Tuscora Park Health and Wellness Foundation, we ask that you first submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) outlining your project. LOIs are due 3 weeks prior to the grant deadline, but we hope you’ll submit one as soon as you consider making an application for a project. We will call you to discuss your project within a week of receiving your letter of inquiry. Based on conversations around the letter of inquiry, applicants may be invited to submit an application. Barberton City Foundation We, at Barberton Community Foundation, are a neighbor and partner. We are committed to improving the quality of life for Barberton residents, today and in the future. We are Barberton’s catalyst and tool for uniting gifts of time, talent, and treasure to create transformational impact. To do this, we utilize the continual giving power of our original endowment and funds established by donors with their hearts focused on Barberton. A community foundation’s value goes well beyond financial management. As a registered 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and further designated as a 509(a)(3) public charity, we partner with community stakeholders, donors and charitable organizations to meet our mission. Our Mission The mission of Barberton Community Foundation is to strengthen the Barberton community for current and future generations by providing leadership, fostering collaboration, and creating a legacy of giving to do good. Welcome Grant Partners The Foundation is excited to work with you to benefit the citizens of Barberton. As a public charity, we support the Barberton City Schools and the City of Barberton. Our code of regulations also allows us to make awards to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Requests from these organizations are reviewed three times a year through our three focus areas: education, workforce and economic development; arts and community; and health and wellness. Funding for these individual requests is generally $15,000 or less. Art and Community Grant Your brief narrative should include: a concise description of the program or project, including why it is neededamount requested and how the funds will be usedwho you will serve and how many peopletime frame (begin and end dates)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who We FundTax exempt, nonprofit organizations in support of the purpose of the Foundation and benefitting the residents of BarbertonCity of BarbertonBarberton City SchoolsAny grant submitted by a third party for the benefit of Barberton City Schools and its students must first be submitted to the Superintendent for review and approval

Ineligibility

What We Don’t Fund:Projects that do not exclusively benefit the citizens of Barberton IndividualsOn-going operating expenses, including salariesDebt-reductions, deficits or previous obligationsAnnual fundraising drives or fundraising activities/eventsPolitical projects, sabbatical leaves or scholarly researchVenture capital for competitive profit-making activitiesReligious organizations for religious purposesEndowments housed at institutions other than the Barberton Community Foundation