Cardinal Health Foundation Student Success Grants

Cardinal Health Foundation and United Way Student Success Grants

Funder: Cardinal Health Foundation in partnership with United Way of Central Ohio

Purpose: To support student success through youth-serving organizations in central Ohio

Geographic Scope: Central Ohio

Award Amount: $150,000 total (distributed to 16 organizations in 2021 round)

Funding Commitment: Cardinal Health Foundation committed $500,000 over two years (2020-2022) to support youth-serving organizations funded by United Way of Central Ohio

Focus Areas:

• Academic enrichment and tutoring
• Literacy support
• Life skills development
• Leadership development
• Mentorship programs
• School success and graduation preparation
• Youth empowerment
• Cultural and creative programs
• Support for at-risk and vulnerable youth
• Programs serving refugee and immigrant youth
• Programs led by and serving communities of color

Diversity Priority: In 2021 round, 63% of 16 selected organizations were led by people of color. Recipients included many new, smaller organizations and those providing culturally-specific opportunities.

Strategic Focus: Cardinal Health Foundation prioritizes improving health outcomes, with statistics showing students who attain a high school diploma have significantly better outcomes than those who don't.

Partnership Strategy: Combines Cardinal Health Foundation funds with United Way resources to make greater impact toward improving student success, particularly addressing long-term pandemic impacts on children and families.

2021 Grant Recipients:

• All THAT
• Columbus Literacy Council
• Community For New Direction Incorporation
• Community Refugee and Immigration Services
• Foundation for Families
• Girls On The Run of Central Ohio
• Hardy Center
• King Arts Complex
• My Project USA
• One Linden Schools Initiative
• Partnership4Success
• Remember Us Urban Scouts
• See Kids Dream
• The Starfish Alliance