Focused Funds Grants - Spring Deadline

Focused Funds Grants - Spring Deadline

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Columbus Foundation offers the Focused Funds Grants to enhance community well-being through strategic support for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in diverse areas, including environment, health, special populations, and social services. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with a maximum of $25,000 available. Applications are accepted biannually in May and October, fostering impactful projects that promote sustainability and improve quality of life in central Ohio.

Overview

Our Mission To assist donors and others in strengthening and improving our community for the benefit of all its residents. Through strategic grantmaking, we invest in a broad range of highly effective nonprofits. We invite nonprofits to explore competitive grant opportunities made possible by our generous donors. Targeted Funds Targeted Fund categories are based on the interests of donors who have established funds to support a variety of focus areas. Based on the available grant dollars each year, the majority of the grants awarded will be $1,000 to $10,000. The largest possible grant awarded is $25,000. A category is listed as ‘Closed’ when all grant dollars have been committed for the calendar year. Grant applications are accepted in May and October for different funding categories, as reflected below. Area of Focus - Spring Deadline Green Funds Conservation and Environment Enhance the quality of life in central Ohio by supporting responsible use of natural resources and ensuring their availability for future generations. Many nonprofit organizations are working to make our community a smarter, healthier, cleaner, and more eco-friendly place in an effort to protect the Earth’s environment. Originally established in 2011 by a committed group of donors, The Columbus Foundation’s Green Funds seek to support these organizations, foster dialogue around conservation issues, and facilitate projects that will make an impact in central Ohio today and in the future. The Green Funds advisory committee provides input on The Columbus Foundation's targeted grantmaking in environmental conservation and education. Additionally, in partnership with the Foundation, the Green Funds provide a $6,700 stipend for a qualifying student to work with a central Ohio environmental or conservation nonprofit for 10 weeks during the summer. Past fellowship sites include Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW), Green Columbus, and Ohio Environmental Council. Health Mental HealthChildren's Mental Health Special Populations Development DisabilitiesElderlyHospice and End-of-Life Care Social Services Character and Leadership Development for Youth

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit.