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Foundation Semi-annual Grants for EducationCapacity Building Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

SSUF Grants Program

Overview: The Shawnee State University Foundation Grants Program has been expanded to include both spring and autumn cycles for over 20 years, having awarded grants to a range of academic departments, funding nearly 400 projects.

Award Amounts: Up to $2,500 per project

Funding Cycles:

  • Spring Cycle: Funds projects from July 1 – December 31

  • Autumn Cycle: Funds projects from January 1 – June 30

    • Scope of Awards: The scope has been broadened to include:

  • Student programming enhancement

  • Recruitment and retention

  • Facilities and student residence innovation

  • Campus enhancement and green initiatives

  • Entrepreneurism and social impact

    • Geographic Scope: Shawnee State University (Portsmouth, OH)

    Eligible Applicants: Academic departments and university programs

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (740) 351-3284

  • Email: foundation@shawnee.edu

  • Address: SSU Foundation Administration Building Suite 101, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

    • Funding Source: The Shawnee Fund (unrestricted giving)

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Visit the grants application page at givetossu.com/grants-application
    2. Complete the application form
    3. Submit to the SSU Foundation
    4. Contact the Foundation for questions: (740) 351-3284 or foundation@shawnee.edu

    Note: Specific application materials and detailed requirements should be confirmed by contacting the Foundation directly, as the complete application instructions were not provided in the source materials.

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    What Shawnee State University Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $1.69M
    Median grant
    $843K
    Range
    $16K–$1.67M
    • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Portsmouth, OH.

    Example grants

    • Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH

      $1.67M

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcapacity-building

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