Capital Grants

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

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.