How much funding does Request for Grant Funding provide?

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When is the deadline for Request for Grant Funding?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How often is Request for Grant Funding offered?

Request for Grant Funding accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Request for Grant Funding

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Requests are entertained and considered on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Project/program funding
Equipment purchases (with supporting documentation)

Overview

Black River Education and Wellness Foundation - Grant Program

Foundation Overview:
Black River Education and Wellness Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable foundation organized in 1985. Originally chartered to support Elyria Memorial Hospital operations, the foundation broadened its mission in 2014 following the acquisition of what is now UH Elyria Medical Center by University Hospitals of Cleveland.

Geographic Scope: Lorain County, Ohio

Mission & Focus Areas:

Health issues within communities
Improving health quality of life
Increasing access to care
Education and wellness initiatives

Funding Focus:
Only requests that demonstrate direct relationship to:

Health issues of a community or group within a community, OR
Improved health, quality of life, or access to care within Lorain County communities

Eligible Types of Support:

Project/program funding
Equipment purchases (with supporting documentation)

Application Timeline:
Requests are entertained and considered on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. Decisions on merit and disbursement timing are entirely at the discretion of the Foundation Board.

Black River Education and Wellness Foundation
33240 Electric Blvd.

Past Grant Recipients (Examples):

Philanthropic and Community Coalition to End the Opioid Crisis
University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center
Karen P. Nakon Breast Cancer Foundation
Lorain County Free Clinic
Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
Blessing House
Family Promise of Lorain County
Lorain County Safe Harbor-Genesis House
Lorain County Community Action Agency
Music On A Mission

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Complete Application

Complete the attached Request for Grant Funding Application
Submit as much supporting information as possible
Key requirement: Clearly describe the relationship of the proposed or continuing project/program to improved health or improved access to care within the community
If equipment purchase is included: Append all proposed equipment information to the request application

Step 2: Sign and Date

Sign and date the Request for Grant Funding
Ensure signatory has authority to act on behalf of the organization

Step 3: Submit

Mail the completed Request for Grant Funding along with all supporting documentation to:
- BLACK RIVER EDUCATION AND WELLNESS FOUNDATION
- 33240 Electric Blvd.
- AVON LAKE, OH 44012
- ATTN: Jeff Brausch

Follow-up:

Primary Contact for the requesting organization will be contacted to acknowledge receipt
Foundation Board may request an interview with organization representative regarding the request or project/program details
Primary Contact will be reached at the phone number provided on application

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