Funding Opportunities
The Awesome Foundation awards quarterly $1,000 no-strings-attached cash to projects and programs that bring maximum awesomeness to Cleveland.
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Candid, formerly known as The Foundation Center, has a library of resources to help you find funders, and free training classes on fundraising, proposal writing, and nonprofit management.
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Neighbor Up Action Grants fuel the power of neighbors to make the change they want to see in their communities. Grants range from $500 to $5,000, and are meant to spur small, grassroots community projects throughout Cleveland and East Cleveland. Grants may be used for a wide variety of projects, and groups are encouraged to think in new ways about what will work in their communities and with whom they might partner.
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The Friends of Slavic Village Mini Grant Program Mini Grants are awarded to residents living in and community groups serving residents in Broadway Slavic Village. The mini grants must be used for projects that benefit the community — they cannot be used for personal gain.
ioby Cleveland has supported over 200 resident leaders as they plan, crowdfund, and build positive change in neighborhoods across the city. With a median donation of $35, these leaders have raised over $422,000 in small donations to make ioby Cleveland neighborhoods greener, safer, more livable, and more full of opportunity for all residents.
The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. They offer a host of community programs that offer training and funds for small and emerging arts organizations. The programs include Art Access, Arts Innovation, Capacity Building, and the Building Cultural Diversity Initiative.
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Ohio Humanities, an independent non-profit organization funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and private contributions, serves as a public advocate for humanities in Ohio. The organization promotes the humanities through public programs, grants and community projects.
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The Self-Development of People Fund (SDOP) of the Presbyterian Church in the United States makes grants to community groups who are working to improve their economic condition.
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The United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland has financially assisted many non-profit organizations in the Greater Cleveland area. An important part of the philosophy is to insure that non-profit charitable organizations serving the poor, Black, and other minorities receive an equitable share of the charitable dollars. United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland funds over 80 non-profit agencies annually.
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