Cleveland Foundation’s Grant Program in the US

Cleveland Foundation’s Grant Program in the US

Deadline: 31-Jul-21

The Cleveland Foundation’s Grant Program to support their partners across Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.

3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

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One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues

Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)

This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa

Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world

Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities

Mission

Its mission is to enhance the lives of all residents of Greater Cleveland, now and for generations to come, by working together with the donors to build community endowment, address needs through grantmaking, and provide leadership on key community issues.
Priority Areas

Priority is given in the following areas:

3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities

One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

Fellows will receive Project and Connect Fund to address Water-related Issues

Apply for Project Funding in areas of Art and Culture (Arab Region)

This Call is offering Seed Money to Research Projects in Africa

Global Humanitarian Initiative seeks applications from anywhere in the world

Unrestricted Grants for improving Health Equity and reducing Health Disparities among Vulnerable Communities

Arts & Culture
Economic & Workforce Development
Education
Environment
Health & Human Services
Leadership Development
Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement
Youth & Social Services
The Foundation does NOT fund

The Foundation generally do not make grants to:

Individuals
For-profit/commercial organizations
Endowment campaigns, annual appeals or membership drives
Religious organizations for religious purposes
Travel for individuals or groups when travel is the proposal’s primary focus
Community services such as police and fire protection, road repair or snow removal
Staff positions for government agencies
Capital projects for hospitals, nursing homes or institutions of higher education
Publications, audiovisual projects or video productions. However, consideration may be given when they fall within a promising project.
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The Cleveland Foundation makes most of its grants to tax-exempt agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations (public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Some grants are also made to government agencies and churches. Grants to organizations fall within two categories:

Responsive: About one-third of the flexible grantmaking dollars are given in response to direct requests from the community. In general, they give priority to those projects that improve access to services and programs for vulnerable and underserved populations; strengthen nonprofit organizations; test new ideas and Animal Welfare different partnerships; and support policy and advocacy.
Proactive: About two-thirds of the flexible grantmaking dollars are awarded proactively in areas judged most vital to Greater Cleveland’s future. Grants in these areas are generally made to the long-term partners with the goal of creating significant, widespread impact.
For more information, visit https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/