Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Fund Grants

Funder: Akron Community Foundation and affiliated community funds

Geographic Scope: Varies by community fund (e.g., Bath Township, Greater Akron area)

Program Description: Community-specific funds within Akron Community Foundation's network that award grants to support local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. Each fund has its own advisory board and grant priorities aligned with community needs.

Example Community Funds:

  • Bath Community Fund: Established June 2014; has raised over $815,000 and awarded nearly $50,000 in grants. Focus areas include historical and environmental legacy preservation, arts and culture, youth education and recreation, and social services. Awarded approximately $19,800 annually (2018 example).
  • Affiliated Funds:

  • Bath Community Fund

  • Black Giving Collective Fund

  • Gay Community Endowment Fund

  • Green Community Fund

  • Millennium Fund for Children

  • Vernon L. Odom Fund

  • Women's Endowment Fund
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 330-376-8522

  • Address: 345 West Cedar Street, Akron, OH 44307

  • Website: akroncf.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Each community fund has its own grant cycle and application process. Contact the specific fund or Akron Community Foundation for application details.

    Bath Community Fund Example:
    Annual grant cycles with applications reviewed by the fund's Grants Committee. Recipients announced at the fund's annual meeting.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-servicesnonprofits

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