Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Spring Grant Cycle

Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Spring Grant Cycle

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Stark Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 02, 2026

Summary

The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) Spring Grant Cycle supports innovative health and wellness initiatives in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas, and Eastern Wayne counties. Since 1999, HFGM has awarded over $3 million to local organizations, focusing on community health improvement. The foundation encourages proposals from tax-exempt entities that demonstrate impactful programs. HFGM also engages youth through its Community Giving High School Volunteer Program, fostering community activism related to health issues.

Overview

Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Spring Grant Cycle Grant Founded in 1999, Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) invests in innovative health and wellness programs and initiatives in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas and Eastern Wayne counties. Since its inception, HFGM has awarded more than $3 million to local organizations focused on improving the health and wellness of individuals and families in our community. Guided by a board of local active and retired business professionals, HFGM evaluates grant proposals from organizations twice a year. Mission To enable health status improvement, wellness activities and community well-being by investing in nonprofit organizations that provide services in our communities. Vision To inspire a healthier community. Since its inception, Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) has awarded more than $3 million in charitable grants to local organizations to improve the health and wellness of individuals and families in our community. HFGM incentivizes area youth to become involved in building a healthier community through its Community Giving High School Volunteer Program. Students from area high schools who participate in the annual program receive a grant from HFGM to develop and execute a community activism project that addresses a health-related issue in our community. Process for Consideration of Grant Proposals HFGM seeks to encourage ideas and proposals from the health and wellness sector. Proposals must demonstrate well-planned programs and activities that promote physical, emotional and mental health.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made to entities recognized as tax-exempt charities under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental entities. Proposals must directly impact one or more of the following service areas: Western Stark County Beach City Bethlehem Township Brewster Canal Fulton East Greenville Jackson Township Lawrence Township Massillon Navarre North Lawrence Perry Township Richville Sugarcreek Township Tuscarawas Township WilmotNorthern Tuscarawas CountyBolivarStrasburgEastern Wayne CountyDaltonOrrvilleWooster

Ineligibility

HFGM does not normally approve grants to support the following:

Overhead and/or administrative costs not directly associated with the proposed project or program Annual appeals or membership drives
Fundraising projects
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Travel for individuals or groups (if that is the primary focus)
Endowment funds
Individuals or groups
Lobbying activities