HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund seeks grant proposals through Aug. 1 Grant proposals are being sought for a new Akron Community Foundation fund that addresses the local opiate and addiction crisis. The HSC/Summit County Community Health Fund will award grants to local nonprofit organizations and … [Read more...]
Akron Marathon cancels summer races, announces donation to Community Response Fund
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the city of Akron’s restriction of hosting city-sponsored events of more than 250 people through Sept. 7, the first two races of the Akron Children’s Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the National Interstate 8k & 1 Mile on June 27, and the Goodyear Half Marathon & 10k on Aug. 8, are cancelled. The FirstEnergy Akron … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation distributes nearly $50K in grants to nonprofits facing financial strain during coronavirus outbreak
Akron Community Foundation announced $48,000 in grants to assist nonprofits during the coronavirus outbreak. A $10,000 grant from the Food Pantry Capacity Fund at Akron Community Foundation will help the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank directly serve food pantries throughout the area. An additional $38,000 was awarded from … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children awards $49,000 to area youth programs
Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio is one of a number of local nonprofits receiving a grant from the Millennium Fund for Children. Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 26 grants totaling $49,000 to children’s programs throughout Greater Akron. The community foundation’s board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 6 meeting, bringing … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals
The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that create … [Read more...]
Grant proposals sought for programs serving adults with developmental disabilities
The Parent Coalition Heritage Fund for Adults with Special Needs is currently accepting grant applications. The field-of-interest fund was established at Akron Community Foundation in 2011 by the Parent Coalition for Persons with Disabilities. Grants of up to $1,200 will support organizations that educate residential staff about caring for adults with developmental … [Read more...]
Millennium Fund for Children awards $43,750 to area youth programs
Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 31 grants totaling $43,750 to children’s programs throughout Greater Akron. The community foundation’s board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 7 meeting, bringing the fund’s cumulative grantmaking to more than $750,000. A partnership of the Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com and Akron Community … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals for LGBTQ+ programs
Beginning Nov. 15, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants starting at $1,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that … [Read more...]
Summit Senior Coalition announces GettingWiser.org, online resource for older adults
The Summit Senior Coalition has announced the launch of GettingWiser.org, a comprehensive resource site aimed at empowering Summit County seniors and those with disabilities to help make getting older, better. The Summit Senior Coalition is a collaboration of nonprofit organizations and government agencies - funded by Akron Community Foundation - that work together to … [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Towpath Freedom 5k honors veterans Nov. 10
The 7th Annual Towpath Freedom 5k will honor U.S. veterans, along with supporting the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Saturday, Nov. 10. Registration begins 8:30 p.m. at Lock 3 Park, 200 S. Main St. in downtown Akron, and the event will kick off with a flag ceremony and National Anthem in honor of Veteran’s Day. Pins will be presented to those who have served. The race … [Read more...]
