Kiwanis Club Grants

The Kiwanis Club Grants, administered by the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation, focus on projects that promote Safe and Healthy Kids. They support community initiatives aimed at enhancing the lives of children and families. Eligible applicants include Kiwanis organizations in Ohio, with priority for projects that demonstrate innovation, collaboration, and substantial community impact. Grants can provide up to $3,000, and the foundation operates without discrimination, emphasizing inclusivity in its funding efforts.

The Foundation has a major focus on fundraising and project support for Kiwanis – Safe and Healthy Kids. Funds are raised from designated and undesignated gifts, the Governor’s Project, the annual golf outing, the convention basket room income, license plates, the Legion of Honor program, the annual birthday gift campaign, etc...
Grants are awarded for projects that address our focus on Safe and Healthy Kids. In addition, grants are awarded for community projects that improve the lives of children and families that focus on Kiwanis marketing or Kiwanis outreach.

Eligibility

Grant applications must be in keeping with the purposes of the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation. Grant requests for projects sponsored by and showing involvement of qualifying Kiwanis organizations located in Ohio will be preferred.
The Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation welcomes grant requests from agencies, organizations, and Kiwanis Family Clubs.The Foundation operates without discrimination as to age, race, religion, sex, or national origin in considering grant requests from agencies and organizations.
The Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation is interested in funding service projects that can demonstrate an impact on the needs of children and others in the community. Grant applicants should keep in mind that priority is given to projects thatReach those persons who are not met by existing services.
Request seed money for innovative programs in the Foundation’s field of interest.
Encourage matching gifts or additional funding from other donors, such as the general public or government.
Yield substantial benefits for the resources invested.
Support the Foundation’s emphasis on Safe and Healthy Kids or community outreach
Show involvement of Kiwanis family clubs through volunteer service and financial commitment.
Request funds with a maximum of $3,000 per grant.

Ineligibility

The Foundation makes no grants to individuals.