How much funding does GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits provide?

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

When is the deadline for GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits

Q: Who is eligible for GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Special events; Anniversaries; Individuals; National or religious organizations; Medical research; Ensuring a targeted approach to grantmaking.

Gar Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education Community Development Grants Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or have a fiscal sponsor Your work must benefit residents of Akron, OhioYour work must fit into our approach

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Special events
Not eligible: Anniversaries
Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: National or religious organizations
Not eligible: Medical research
Not eligible: Ensuring a targeted approach to grantmaking
Not eligible: Nonprofit organization anniversariesIndividuals.
Not eligible: National organizations.
Not eligible: Religious organizations.

Overview

The GAR Foundation supports nonprofits in Akron, Ohio, focusing on initiatives that enhance education, community development, and cultural enrichment. They prioritize strategic collaboration across sectors to foster vibrant community solutions. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations benefiting Akron residents. However, the foundation does not fund special events, anniversaries, individuals, national or religious organizations, and medical research, ensuring a targeted approach to grantmaking.

NOTE: If you’ve received a grant from GAR recently, you do not need to complete a Letter of Inquiry. GAR Foundation is proud to support nonprofits who are helping to make Akron stronger, smarter, and more vibrant.
What We Fund
Early Childhood through Higher EducationEconomic, Workforce, & Community DevelopmentArts & CultureBasic Needs
Our Approach
GAR Foundation is committed to connections that allow people and organizations to work together across sectors and subject areas to leverage their strengths. The best community solutions often arise from connected people and organizations working together across sectors and subject areas to leverage their strengths.
We pledge to use all of the tools in our toolbox – grantmaking, convening, listening, research, advocacy, information-sharing, and communications – to connect Akron.

Eligibility

You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or have a fiscal sponsor Your work must benefit residents of Akron, OhioYour work must fit into our approach

Ineligibility

Due to a lack of strategic alignment, we specifically do not fund:Special eventsNonprofit organization anniversariesIndividualsNational organizationsReligious organizationsMedical research