How much funding does ECCF: Community Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for ECCF: Community Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for ECCF: Community Grants?

Geography: In Erie County, including arts, education, and health. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is ECCF: Community Grants offered?

ECCF: Community Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

ECCF: Community Grants

Erie County Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants Grants for Arts Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Foundation seeks to be responsive to community needs during times of crisis and reserves the right to amend these criteria and process at any time under the guidance of its Board of Directors.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

In Erie County, including arts, education, and health

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Geographic Limitations - Grant projects must serve Erie County residents.
Churches, schools, governmental or other entities covered by a group exemption are eligible for funding but must provide a copy of the group exemption letter and documentation of the organization’s inclusion within the group.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Restrictions:Organizations must be determined to be a tax exempt non-profit by the IRS under section 501(c)3.
Not eligible: Generally, grants are not made for advertising or sponsorships; annual campaigns; debt reduction; medical or other research organizations; political purposes or lobbying activities; sectarian religious purposes; tickets or advertising for fundraising events.
Not eligible: Grants for the benefit of an individual are made only through Field of Interest Funds for education and health-related needs.
Not eligible: Grants are made only to organizations determined to be tax exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)3, and also including churches, schools, universities, governmental or other entities covered by a group or exemption.
Not eligible: Direct payment of a grant to an individual is prohibited; grants will be paid to the sponsoring non-profit organization on behalf of the individual.
Not eligible: Projects must serve Erie County, Ohio residents.

Overview

The Erie County Community Foundation offers Community Grants aimed at addressing diverse needs in Erie County, including arts, education, and health. The foundation emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring all community members can thrive. Priorities include breaking down barriers to access, supporting families, and improving mental health resources. Grants may cover operational costs and encourage collaboration among organizations, with a focus on addressing historical inequities and community needs during crises.

Community Grants Guidelines
The grant making program of the Erie County Community Foundation covers a wide variety of needs throughout Erie County.
Priorities
We will prioritize Community Grants that specifically address the following:

Eligibility

Geographic Limitations - Grant projects must serve Erie County residents.Organizations must be determined to be tax exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3).Churches, schools, governmental or other entities covered by a group exemption are eligible for funding but must provide a copy of the group exemption letter and documentation of the organization’s inclusion within the group.

Ineligibility

Restrictions:Organizations must be determined to be a tax exempt non-profit by the IRS under section 501(c)3.
Churches, schools, governmental or other entities covered by a group exemption are eligible for funding but must provide a copy of the group exemption letter and documentation of the organization’s inclusion within the group.Generally, grants are not made for advertising or sponsorships; annual campaigns; debt reduction; medical or other research organizations; political purposes or lobbying activities; sectarian religious purposes; tickets or advertising for fundraising events.Grants for the benefit of an individual are made only through Field of Interest Funds for education and health-related needs. Grants are made only to organizations determined to be tax exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)3, and also including churches, schools, universities, governmental or other entities covered by a group or exemption. Direct payment of a grant to an individual is prohibited; grants will be paid to the sponsoring non-profit organization on behalf of the individual.Projects must serve Erie County, Ohio residents.