How much funding does Capital Grants provide?

Capital Grants provides $5,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Capital Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Capital Grants

AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Foundation Biennial Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Capital Funding

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Capital Grants

Funder: Akron Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Greater Akron and Summit County, Ohio

Focus Areas:

Building renovations and improvements

Equipment purchases

Facility upgrades

Infrastructure improvements for nonprofit organizations

Program Description: Capital grants address needs like building renovations and equipment improvements that strengthen the missions of local nonprofits. Awards are given every two years to support the "brick and mortar" needs of worthy nonprofit organizations.

Award Amounts: Grants awarded in the first cycle (2018) ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, totaling $250,000 across 27 organizations.

Example Recipients (2018 cycle):

Akron Civic Theatre: $25,000 (theater renovation and new performance venue)

Stark State College: $20,000 (commercial driver's license training facility)

Asian Services in Action: $20,000 (community room renovation)

Bounce Innovation Hub: $15,000 (first-floor renovations)

Multiple organizations: $10,000 each (building improvements, accessibility upgrades, equipment purchases)

Contact Information:

Phone: 330-376-8522

Address: 345 West Cedar Street, Akron, OH 44307

Website: akroncf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are accepted during designated grant cycles held every two years. Contact the foundation for current cycle dates and application procedures.

Application Submission:
Detailed application instructions available through the foundation's website.

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