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Ohio Childrens Foundation

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Funding Amount

$600 - $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Ohio Children's Foundation General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Ohio and beyond (examples include Tucson, Arizona)

Primary Focus Areas:

  • Early childhood education and development (ages 0-5)

  • Early brain and language development

  • School readiness initiatives

  • Children and families who are vulnerable, at-risk, or unlikely to receive services

    • What the Foundation Funds:

  • Innovative pilot programs and successful long-standing initiatives

  • Quality early childhood education programs

  • Family engagement and parent support

  • Developmental, speech, hearing, vision, and dental screenings

  • Literacy and pre-literacy skills development

  • Programs that provide physical and social skill development

  • Advocacy efforts for public policies expanding early childhood education

  • Technical assistance to advocacy organizations

    • What the Foundation Does NOT Fund:

  • Facilities and Administrative costs of universities

    • Key Initiatives:

  • Home visits by kindergarten teachers

  • Book publication and distribution for pre-literacy skills

  • Support for organizations creating public policy environments conducive to children's interests

  • Financial assistance for program fees and school bus transportation

    • Geographic Service Area: Primary focus on Ohio; however, grants have been awarded to organizations in Arizona and other states

    Award History: Over three years, awarded nearly $1 million in grants ranging from $600 to $20,000

    Contact Information:

  • Address: 486 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

  • Email: info@ohiochildrensfoundation.org

  • Contact Person: Randall Cobb, Chief Operating Officer

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Submission Method: Email in PDF format

    Required Materials:

    1. Project Proposal Letter (1-3 pages) including:
    - Project description
    - Project objectives
    - Time frame
    - Total project cost
    - Amount requested from the Foundation
    - Contact person(s) name and information
    - Business mailing address
    - Phone number
    - Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)

    2. Budget Page including:
    - Organization or program revenue and expenses
    - Amount of grant requested from the Foundation

    Submission Timeline: Grant proposals may be submitted at any time (rolling basis)

    Contact for Submission:

  • Recipient: Randall Cobb, Chief Operating Officer

  • Email: info@ohiochildrensfoundation.org

  • Mailing Address: Ohio Children's Foundation, 486 City Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    preschoolschild-careliteracyeducation

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