GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits

GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Gar Foundation
Last Updated: July 06, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

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. We understand that the strategic areas where we work are all deeply connected. The best community solutions often arise from connected people and organizations working together across sectors and subject areas to leverage their strengths. We know that people are at their best when they are connected to others. We believe that we can foster and support connections that will make Akron smarter, stronger, and more vibrant. 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 can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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