Salem Community Foundation Grants

Salem Community Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Salem Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The Salem Community Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Salem area that address community needs in arts, health, and education. Priority is given to innovative projects that promote collaboration, enhance self-sufficiency, and assist underserved populations. The foundation seeks applicants that demonstrate a commitment to community welfare and effective resource use. Note that grants typically do not support individuals or operational budgets unless specifically designated by donors.

Overview

NOTE: Please call Chief Operating Officer, at the Salem Community Foundation office before filling out the required Grant Application. Making a Lasting Impact in the Salem Area The Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that are currently registered as a State of Ohio charitable organization with the State of Ohio Attorney General's office. Grant applicants must serve people in the Salem area, have an IRS 501(c)(3) designation, and support the areas of arts and humanities, health and human services, public and community services, and education. Grants are provided through endowment funds and support a broad range of needs. The Salem Community Foundation is interested in funding organizations that can demonstrate that they have planned their projects with respect to the community's overall needs. Priority is given to projects that: Reach a broad segment of the community that utilizes innovative programs aimed at meeting community needs Encourage efforts to promote, coordinate, and cooperate with other organizations to provide for more efficient use of community resources and avoid duplication of services Assist organization's whose needs are not currently being met Enhance or improve an organization's self-sufficiency or efficiency Encourage matching gifts from the community members and / or other organizations Reflect a Salem community-wide effort of assisting the disadvantaged or disabled through self-help activities Need the last dollar to make the organization's vision become a reality

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

The Salem Community Foundation does not, unless designated by the donor, usually make grants:To individualsFor religious purposesTo support operating budgets of established organizations or programsTo reduce budget deficitsFor endowmentsFor conferences, scholarly research, or projects that are normally the responsibility of the organizationTo federal agenciesTo an organization which has not yet been determined to be tax-exempt