News Releases: ACF

Akron Community Foundation recently announced the graduation of The Center for Family Philanthropy's inaugural class of its Institute for Emerging Philanthropists, which culminated in an $80,000 grantmaking initiative by class...

Funding includes support for basic needs, arts & culture  Applications opened today for $6.5 million in available grants from CARES Act funding provided by the County of Summit to benefit nonprofit organizations that provide for the basic needs of...

Applications open Dec. 1 for second round of grants  At a time when drug-related deaths and overdoses are on the rise again, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved five grants...

Funding includes support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, civic affairs programming Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants totaling $3,873,997, including $534,834 in...

The Community Response Fund for Nonprofits at Akron Community Foundation has provided over half a million dollars in funding since it was established in early March. Originally established to provide flexible resources to area nonprofits facing...

In lieu of its traditional in-person annual meeting, Akron Community Foundation updated the community on its board member updates, grants and distributions, contributions, financials and strategic activities for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2020...

To best serve our community and provide for our growing staff and the local philanthropic community, Akron Community Foundation's headquarters at 345 W. Cedar St. in Akron underwent a 2,500-square-foot building expansion and 4,000-square-foot remodel. The...

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...

Total COVID-19-related funding from Akron Community Foundation more than $1.2 million  Since mid-March, more than 40 funds at Akron Community Foundation, including its Community Response Fund for Nonprofits, have awarded more than...

Competitive grants support arts and culture programs in Summit County Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants totaling $3,907,981, including $521,000 in competitive arts and culture grants chosen by the foundation's Community...