Civic Affairs Grant History

In 2019, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $532,283 to 39 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Parks Collaborative, to support the Friends of Parks program, which encourages resident stewardship of neighborhood parks while building community and creating vibrancy in shared public spaces, $7,500
• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to provide camp scholarships for children and adults with disabilities so they can attend overnight, day and respite camps, $6,000
• Akron SCORE, to provide one-on-one mentoring and workshops to small businesses and startups in the Greater Akron area, $7,500
• Akron Urban League, to help sustain programs and services in workforce development, entrepreneurship and education, $25,000
• Akron Zoo, to provide the ZooMobile Program to fifth-grade students in Akron Public Schools, $6,500
• Asian Services in Action Inc., to pilot a debate program for immigrant youth attending North High School, $10,000
• Big Love Network, for the Akron City Repair Project, which empowers residents to create public spaces that foster civic engagement and a shared neighborhood identity, $7,700
• Business Volunteers Unlimited, to support consulting services designed to strengthen Summit County nonprofits, including board development and succession planning training, $5,000
• Candid Midwest, to help Summit County nonprofits secure funding and increase their sustainability through educational programs and services, $2,500
• CASA Board Volunteer Association, to recruit and train community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Summit County Juvenile Court system, $15,000
• Cascade Locks Park Association, to support the operation and maintenance of historical assets, including the Mustill home and store, $6,500
• City of Akron, to support the Beyond the Table grant award program, a neighborhood-based initiative designed to encourage new and creative neighborhood efforts that align with Akron Community Foundation’s On the Table Greater Akron priorities, $60,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, to support environmental education programs for Akron Public Schools students and the completion of the Boston Mill Visitor Center, $45,000
• ConxusNEO, to partner with local companies to identify skills gaps, fill current positions and build a talent pipeline, $20,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, to provide unique rail experiences and educational field trips for local residents, and to maintain vintage railroad equipment, $21,000
• Development Fund of the Western Reserve, to support the Akron Community Revitalization Fund, which improves economically distressed neighborhoods in the City of Akron by offering tax credits and flexible loan terms for revitalization projects within these communities, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, to support downtown business development, beautification, volunteer outreach and public space improvements, $16,000
• Dr. Bob's Home, to support the upkeep of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Dr. Bob's home, $5,250
• First Tee of Akron, to support the expansion of this golf-based youth development program to two new locations in Cuyahoga Falls and Green, $6,000
• Friends of Metro Parks, to connect underserved residents to nature and protect the parks for future generations, $5,000
• Friends of WKSU, to support investigative reporting and community engagement in Greater Akron, $5,000
• Fund for Our Economic Future, to help transform the Northeast Ohio economy by advancing job creation and preparation initiatives, $33,333
• GASP: Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection, to support child safety activities, including child identification kits, community outreach programs and educational materials, $5,000
• Greater Akron Chamber, to create an inventory of Summit County business leaders and connect them with civic initiatives that drive social and economic impact, $10,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, to support neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including exterior home repair programs and interest-free mortgages, $10,000
• Heart to Heart Communications, to support the Leading with Authenticity program for leaders in the Greater Akron nonprofit sector, $2,500
• Humane Society of Summit County, for animal intake care, vaccination, and microchipping of Summit County's rescued cats and dogs, $15,000
• International Soap Box Derby, to support the All-American Soap Box Derby, STEM education programs, and community engagement events, $25,000
• Karen Community of Akron, to support cultural events and programming for Karen refugees who have resettled in Akron, $5,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, to create vibrant public spaces in Akron through urban beautification programs, $10,000
• Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, to renovate and repurpose vacant space on Kenmore Boulevard for Kickstand Coffee Co., which will employ and empower local residents while providing rental income to increase the nonprofit’s sustainability, $12,500
• Leadership Akron, to support the Signature Class 37 Opening Retreat and Junior Leadership Akron Philanthropy Day Project, $14,000
• Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, to support the Akron Civic Commons, Summit Lake Environmental Stewardship Program, which engages neighborhood residents in recreational and volunteer activities to revitalize Summit Lake, $12,500
• Safety Forces Support Center, to support mental health services, crisis intervention, and professional training for first responders, $10,000
• South Street Ministries, to provide community engagement programs in the Summit Lake neighborhood, as well as re-entry resources for formerly incarcerated residents, $17,500
• Summit Food Coalition, to support community access to nutritious and local foods, and to spur the development of a Local Food Action Plan for Summit County, $25,000
• Summit Metro Parks Foundation, to support program development at the new Summit Lake Nature Center, $10,000
• Truly Reaching You, to support an employment training program for men who are re-entering the community after an extended period of incarceration, $7,500
• The Well Community Development Corporation, to increase home ownership in the Middlebury neighborhood by rehabilitating 60 homes in 60 months, $15,000

In 2018, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $529,333 to 40 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Development Corporation, to support the implementation of a joint economic development strategic plan based on recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Task Force, $25,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to provide camp scholarships for children and adults with disabilities so they can attend overnight, day and respite camps, $8,500
• Akron SCORE, to support mentoring programs and workshops for small-business owners and entrepreneurs, $10,000
• Akron Zoo, to support animal education programs in local classrooms, including up-close encounters with live animals, $7,500
• Big Love Network, for the Akron City Repair Project, which empowers local residents to create public spaces that foster civic engagement and a shared neighborhood identity, $7,500
• BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, to support consulting services designed to strengthen Summit County nonprofits, including training on board development and succession planning, $5,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association, to train community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Summit County Juvenile Court system, $21,500
• City of Akron, for the 2019 Neighborhood Partnership Program, which helps citizens revitalize and reinvent their communities, $55,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for operating support, completion of the new Central Visitor Center, and a diversity and inclusion initiative, $50,000
• ConxusNEO, to address the workforce skills gap by mobilizing stakeholders and connecting job-seekers with area businesses to build the capacity of the local talent system, $20,000
• Crown Point Ecology Center, for the First Fruits Initiative, which provides organic food for hunger relief programs in Summit County, as well as camp scholarships and farming internships, $5,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, for operating support, including affordable programming for residents, educational field trips and maintenance of vintage railroad equipment, $31,000
• Development Fund of the Western Reserve, to support a community loan fund that improves distressed neighborhoods in the City of Akron by offering tax credits and flexible loan terms for revitalization projects within these communities, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, for operating support, including downtown Akron planning efforts, public space enhancements and economic development initiatives, $16,500
• Dr. Bob's Home, to support the upkeep of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Dr. Bob's home and to preserve archives within the house, $5,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to support community-building activities, including mini farmers markets, the East Akron Jubilee, a Labor Day parade, neighborhood meetings and revitalization projects, $15,000
• First Tee of Akron, for an educational, golf-based youth development program for kids ages 4 to 18 that teaches life skills alongside the game of golf, $7,500
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, to help Summit County nonprofits secure funding and increase their sustainability through educational programs and services, $2,500
• Friends of WKSU, to support the Akron Initiative, a story series about Akron’s transformation that connects citizens to a broader narrative about the city, $7,500
• Fund for Our Economic Future, for operating support to help transform the Northeast Ohio economy by fostering a broad entrepreneurial culture and advancing job creation and preparation, $33,333
• Furnace Street Mission, for counseling, trauma training and support services for Summit County safety forces personnel and their families, $10,000
• GASP: Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection, to support child safety activities, including child identification kits, community outreach programs and educational materials, $6,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, to support neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including exterior home repair programs, interest-free mortgages, and recycling deconstructed home materials, $10,000
• Humane Society of Summit County, for animal intake testing, vaccinations and microchipping for Summit County’s rescued cats and dogs, $17,500
• International Soap Box Derby, for operating support to continue Soap Box Derby races and educational STEM-based programs like the Gravity Racing Challenge, $25,000
• Jewish Community Board of Akron, to support programming costs for Forum 360, a community radio and television show, $5,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, to support urban beautification through public landscapes, litter prevention and removal, the Adopt-A-Site program and award recognitions, $10,000
• Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, to develop a retail strategy for Kenmore’s Boulevard District to attract investors and new businesses, $12,500
• Leadership Akron, for the Signature Class 36 Opening Retreat and Junior Leadership Akron Philanthropy Day Project, $15,000
• Let's Grow Akron, to increase access to affordable, healthy food through neighborhood farmers markets, community gardens, urban agricultural workshops, and cooking and food preservation classes, $15,000
• North Akron Community Development Corporation, for the Wise Neighbor program, which trains residents to recognize the needs of their neighbors and connect them to local services and resources, $5,000
• PechaKucha Akron, to support a quarterly speaking series that highlights diverse community perspectives on important civic issues, $3,000
• Project Ujima, to enhance civic engagement by teaching and facilitating dialogue circles among residents, $5,000
• Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio, for safety modifications and home repairs to help low-income, elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners remain in their homes, $15,000
• South Street Ministries, for operating support to provide community engagement activities in the Summit Lake and South Akron neighborhoods, as well as re-entry resources for formerly incarcerated residents, $15,000
• Summit Food Coalition, to bring community members and stakeholders together to improve healthy food access for Summit County residents, and to spur economic development by providing resources for emerging farm and food businesses, $25,000
• Truly Reaching You Ministries, to support employment training programs for men who are re-entering the community after an extended period of incarceration, $7,500
• United Way of Summit County, to support the Akron Financial Empowerment Center, which offers financial counseling and tax preparation services to low-income residents at no cost, $15,000
• The Well Community Development Corporation, for Akron Food Works, a shared-use kitchen and incubator for local food entrepreneurs, $10,000
• Women's Network Inc., for operating support to provide professional development programs for women and to conduct research on women’s leadership roles in Summit County, $10,000

In 2017, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $509,500 to 36 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center and Urban League, to support education, employment and entrepreneurship programs, including job placement and work readiness training, $20,000
• Akron Development Corporation, to support a citywide economic development strategic plan, $25,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to provide financial assistance for children and adults with disabilities so they can attend overnight, day and respite camps, $12,500
• Akron SCORE, to support counseling and workshops for small-business owners, $7,500
• Akron-Summit County Public Library, to purchase furniture and technology for a new "tween space" for youth ages 9 to 12 at the Main Library, $5,000
• Akron Zoo, to support animal education programs in local classrooms, including up-close encounters with live animals, $5,000
• Big Love Network, for the Akron City Repair Project, which empowers local residents to create public spaces that foster civic engagement and a shared neighborhood identity, $5,000
• BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, to support consulting services designed to strengthen Summit County nonprofits, including training on board development and succession planning, $5,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association, to support volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in court, $15,000
• Cascade Locks Park Association, to support the preservation of Akron’s canal heritage and industrial history at Cascade Locks Park and the Mustill Store Museum, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the 2018 Neighborhood Partnership Program, which helps citizens revitalize and reinvent their communities, $85,000
• Cleveland International Film Festival, to support film screenings in downtown Akron at the Main Library, Akron Art Museum and the Nightlight Cinema during the annual film festival, $5,500
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support and the capital campaign for a new Central Visitor Center, which will serve both Akron and Cleveland, $40,000
• ConxusNEO, to help meet the demand for skilled workers within targeted industry sectors by aligning workforce education programs throughout the county, $20,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, to support the operations and maintenance of vintage railroad equipment, and to restore the restroom sinks in five passenger cars, $20,000
• Development Fund of the Western Reserve, to support a community loan fund that improves distressed neighborhoods in the City of Akron by offering tax credits and flexible loan terms to businesses in these communities, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, to support downtown planning efforts, including business attraction and economic development initiatives, $15,000
• Dr. Bob's Home, to support the upkeep of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Dr. Bob's home and to preserve archives within the house, $5,000
• First Tee of Akron, for an educational, golf-based youth development program for kids ages 6 to 18 that teaches life skills alongside the game of golf, $5,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, to help Summit County nonprofits secure funding and increase their sustainability through educational programs and services, $2,500
• Fund for Our Economic Future, for operating support to help transform the Northeast Ohio economy by fostering a broad entrepreneurial culture and advancing job creation and preparation, $33,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, to support neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including exterior home repair programs, zero interest mortgages, and the deconstruction of abandoned homes, $10,000
• Humane Society of Summit County, for animal intake care, vaccination, testing and microchipping of Summit County’s rescued cats and dogs, $15,000
• International Institute of Akron, to support the Welcoming Akron/Summit County initiative, which will create a one-stop international welcome center to help immigrants and refugees integrate into the community, $15,000
• International Soap Box Derby, for operating support to continue Soap Box Derby races and educational STEM-based programs like the Gravity Racing Challenge, $15,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, to support the urban beautification program, which adds vibrancy to the city of Akron through professionally designed flowerscapes in public spaces, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual orientation retreat for Class 35, in which members participate in team-building exercises and meet community leaders, $12,500
• League of Women Voters of the Akron Area Education Fund, to train government officials, women leaders, and college students to facilitate dialogues about important issues in their community and create collaborative action plans, $5,000
• NeoStem Ecosystem, to support Rolling Together, an Akron Public Schools program in which students use STEM skills to build and race driverless Soap Box Derby cars for college credit, $7,500
• PechaKucha Akron, to support a quarterly speaking series that highlights diverse community perspectives on important civic issues, $2,500
• Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio, for safety modifications and home repairs to help low-income, elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners remain in their homes, $15,000
• Summit Food Coalition, to improve healthful food access for Summit County residents and provide resources for emerging farm and food businesses, $25,000
• Summit Metro Parks Foundation, to support the Cultural Resources Program, which helps residents explore park history and archaeology through curated oral histories, historic exhibits and other community engagement initiatives, $5,000
• Truly Reaching You Ministries, to support employment training programs for men who are re-entering the community after extended periods of incarceration, $7,500
• The Well Community Development Corporation, to transform Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood through community-building programs and events, $10,000
• Women's Network Inc., to support professional development programs for women, and to raise awareness about the gender gap in senior leadership positions in Summit County, $3,500

In 2016, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $492,000 to 34 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center and Urban League, to support education, employment and entrepreneurship programs, including job placement and readiness training, $15,000

• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, to provide financial assistance for children and adults with disabilities to attend overnight, day and respite camps, $10,000
• Akron SCORE, to support counseling and workshops for small-business owners, $7,500
• Akron-Summit County Public Library, to digitize Akron's African-American newspaper, The Reporter, making issues from 1969 to 2016 available and searchable on the Ohio Memory collaborative digital library, $10,000
• Akron Zoo, to support education programs for local youth, $5,000
• BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, to support subsidized capacity-building consulting services for four to eight nonprofits in Summit County, $5,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association, to support volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in court, $12,500
• City of Akron, for the 2017 Neighborhood Partnership Program, $85,000
• Cleveland International Film Festival, to support film screenings in downtown Akron at the Main Library, Akron Art Museum and the Nightlight Cinema during the annual film festival, $5,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support and a capital campaign for the central Visitor Center, which is situated to serve Cleveland and Akron, $40,000
• ConxusNEO (formerly Summit Workforce Solutions), to support year two of TalentNEO, a skills-based hiring initiative that aims to increase career opportunities for job seekers and grow the pool of qualified candidates for local companies, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, to operate and maintain vintage railroad equipment, and for the Head End Power System project, which will improve safety and reliability and help prevent the loss of electrical service, $20,000
• Development Fund of the Western Reserve, to support a community loan fund targeting severely distressed neighborhoods in the City of Akron, offering tax credits and favorable loan terms to businesses in these communities, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, for operating support to continue serving as a catalyst for business, residential and social development, along with the development of a plan to help align downtown opportunities, $19,000
• Dr. Bob's Home, to support the upkeep of Alcoholics Anonymous founder Dr. Bob's home and the preservation of archives within the home, $2,500
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, for the Emergency Home Repair Program, which helps low-income homeowners with one-time repairs that maintain a home's stability and safety, like hot water tank replacements, door and toilet repairs, and railings and grab bars, $15,000
• First Tee of Akron, for an educational, golf-based youth development program for ages 6 through 18 at Akron's Mud Run Golf Course, with programs that teach life skills alongside the game of golf, $5,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, to encourage philanthropy and connect nonprofits to the funding resources they need to be effective, $2,500
• Fund for Our Economic Future, for the second year of operating support to help transform the Northeast Ohio economy through strategies like job creation, job preparation and access, and fostering a broad entrepreneurial culture, $33,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, to support neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including the A Brush With Kindness exterior home repair program, zero percent interest mortgages, and the deconstruction of blighted homes, $10,000
• Hattie Larlham Foundation, to support activities that encourage employers to hire people with developmental disabilities by addressing barriers to employment, $20,000
• International Soap Box Derby, for operating support to continue Soap Box Derby races and educational programs like the Gravity Racing Challenge and STEM summer camps, $15,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the urban beautification program, which adds professionally designed flowerscapes to public flower beds, medians and downtown planters, $10,000
• Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, to help revive the commercial, retail and entertainment activities on Kenmore Boulevard through the installation of a marquee at the Rialto Theatre, $15,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual orientation retreat for Class 34, in which class members participate in team-building exercises and meet top community leaders, $12,500
• Neighborhood Network of University Park, to support the 2017 Neighborhood Reborn projects, which work with residents to transform dilapidated neighborhoods in University Park and Middlebury through artistic board-ups, vacant lot cleanups and owner-occupied home improvements, $7,500
• Oriana House, to support the Summit County Reentry Network, which collaborates with 60 nonprofits and faith-based organizations to help reduce recidivism by focusing on career development, education and long-term employment support for ex-offenders, $15,000
• Pawsibilities, Humane Society of Greater Akron, for the purchase of an animal transport van outfitted with climate control, fixed cages and storage to provide rescued animals with safe and reliable transportation to and from vet visits, adoption centers and abusive hoarding situations, $15,000
• Project Ujima, to support moderator training for community discussions where Buchtel cluster residents and stakeholders can address shared concerns and develop action plans, $5,000
• Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio, for safety modifications and home repairs to help low-income, elderly, disabled and veteran homeowners remain in their homes, $15,000
• Summit Food Coalition, to bring community members and stakeholders together to improve healthful food access for Summit County residents, and to spur economic development though education and advocacy, $25,000
• The Well Community Development Corporation, to revitalize the former First Presbyterian Church building on East Market Street as a hub for housing, economic and place-making initiatives in the Middlebury neighborhood, $10,000
• West Hill Neighborhood Organization, for a pick-your-own community orchard on a vacant lot in the West Hill Victorian Village neighborhood in partnership with Hattie Larlham, which will use the orchard for staff training and education, $2,500
• Women's Network Inc., to support women's leadership and professional development programs, including training in the areas of emotional intelligence, leadership, career development and entrepreneurship, $2,500

In 2015, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $500,000 to 32 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for operating support to sustain the agency’s programs and services to minorities in Summit County, $12,500
• Akron Digital Media Center, to give local citizens access to free journalism workshops, equipment, and computer labs for sharing local news and information, $25,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs Inc., to help children and adults with disabilities attend summer camps and respite weekend camps, $17,500
• Akron SCORE, to support counseling and workshops for small-business owners, $7,500
• Akron Zoological Park, for the ZooMobile, a science-based education program for first- and fifth-graders in Akron Public Schools, $6,000
• BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, to provide subsidized capacity-building consultation services for nonprofits in Summit County, $5,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association, to train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in court, $13,500
• City of Akron, for the 2015 Neighborhood Partnership program, which helps residents revitalize and celebrate their community through beautification efforts, festivals, safety programs and more, $85,000
• Cleveland International Film Festival, to bring the 2015 Film Festival to Akron with screenings at the Akron Art Museum, Akron-Summit County Public Library, and the Nightlight Cinema, $5,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support, and for the capital campaign to build a full-service, centrally located visitor center in the park, $41,500
• Crown Point Ecology Center, for general operating support, including sustainable land use initiatives, hunger abatement, and youth and adult education programs, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, for general operating support, and for fleet appearance enhancements for aging locomotives and passenger cars, $15,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, for general operating support to beautify, recruit and retain business, and to support activities and events in downtown Akron, $10,000
• Dr. Bob’s Home, for renovation and restoration projects at the National Historic Landmark home of Dr. Robert Smith, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, $7,500
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to protect the home, health and safety of low-income homeowners and homeowners with disabilities through one-time emergency home repairs, $15,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, to encourage philanthropy and connect nonprofits to the resources they need to be effective, $2,500
• Friends of Historic Glendale Cemetery, to restore the bell tower, which was built in 1883 to complement the Civil War Memorial Chapel in Glendale Cemetery and is on the National Register of Historic Places, $25,000
• Fund for our Economic Future, to continue Phase 4 of strengthening Northeast Ohio’s economic competitiveness, $34,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, for neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including home construction and deconstruction, homeowner education, and home repair for low-income families, $10,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, to upgrade and repair kennels for abused, abandoned and neglected animals, $10,000
• International Soap Box Derby, for the STEM Education Program, which uses hands-on activities like the Gravity Racing Challenge to engage young people in science, technology, engineering and math, $30,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the 2015-16 urban beautification program, which adds professionally designed flowerscapes to public flower beds, medians and downtown planters, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual orientation retreat for Class 33, which introduces class members to top community leaders, $12,500
• Neighborhood Network of University Park, for the monthly Coffee with C.O.P.S. program, which fosters community-driven problem solving through conversations between residents and law enforcement officers, and for the Artistic Board Up program, which turns vacant properties into artistic neighborhood assets, $7,500
• Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, to support the iTowpath Trail and Community Connectivity Project, which improves navigation and provides safe connections to area attractions and neighborhoods, $10,000
• Oriana House, to support the Summit County Reentry Network, which reduces recidivism and assists with family reunification, $20,000
• Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator, to provide intensive mentoring and training to minority business owners, $10,000
• Project Ujima, to facilitate community meetings where Buchtel cluster residents and stakeholders can address shared concerns and develop action plans, $5,000
• Rebuilding Together Greater Cuyahoga Valley, for safety modifications and home repairs for low-income, elderly and veteran homeowners, as well as those with disabilities, $15,000
• Summit Workforce Solutions, for year one of TalentNEO, a pilot skills-based hiring program that aims to increase career opportunities for job seekers and grow the pool of qualified candidates for local companies, $10,000
• Western Reserve Land Conservancy, to create and install a public art project along Haley’s Run Trail in celebration of its five-year anniversary, $5,000
• Women’s Network, for professional development programs to train women in leadership and career development, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship, $7,500

In 2014, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $460,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for operating support to sustain the agency’s programs and services to minorities in Summit County, $25,000
• Akron Digital Media Center, to give local citizens access to free journalism workshops, equipment and computer labs for sharing local news and information, $25,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs Inc., to help children and adults with disabilities attend overnight and day camps during the summer and respite weekend camps year-round, $20,000
• Akron SCORE, to support counseling and workshops for small-business owners, $7,500
• BVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, to subsidize succession planning and other consultation services for nonprofits in Summit County, $10,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association, to train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in court, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the 2015 Neighborhood Partnership program, which helps residents revitalize and celebrate their community through beautification efforts, festivals, safety programs and more, $85,000
• Cleveland International Film Festival, to bring the 2015 Film Festival to Akron with screenings at the Akron Art Museum, Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Nightlight, $5,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support, including operating the education center and implementing programming for visitors and volunteers, $30,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, for general operating support and for the capital campaign to retrofit a locomotive with eco-friendly technology, $15,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, for general operating support to beautify, recruit and retain business, and to support activities and events in downtown Akron, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to protect the home, health and safety of low-income homeowners and homeowners with disabilities through one-time emergency home repairs and for the East Akron Neighborhood Revitalization plan, which will provide guidance on land-use including new construction and rehabilitation of homes in the geographic service area, $30,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, to encourage philanthropy and connect nonprofits to the resources they need to be effective, $2,500
• Fund for Our Economic Future, for Phase 4 of strengthening Northeast Ohio’s economic competitiveness, $33,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, for neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including home construction and deconstruction, homeowner education, and home repair for low-income families, $10,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, to rescue and heal abused, abandoned, and neglected companion animals and severely sick and injured strays and place them in permanent homes, $7,500
• International Soapbox Derby, to support the All-American Soap Box Derby and the Gravity Racing Challenge, which uses hands-on activities to engage young people in science, technology, engineering and math, $20,000
• Jewish Community Center of Akron, for the Make A Splash Campaign to raise $1.75 million for structural improvements to the pool, roof and other pool facilities, $20,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the 2014-15 urban beautification program, which adds professionally designed flowerscapes to public flower beds, medians and downtown planters, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual orientation retreat for Class 32, which introduces class members to top community leaders, $12,500
• Oriana House, to support the Summit County Reentry Network, which reduces recidivism and assists with family reunification, $20,000
• Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator, to provide intensive mentoring and training to minority business owners, $20,000
• Project Ujima, to facilitate community meetings where Buchtel cluster residents and stakeholders can address shared concerns and develop action plans, $12,000
• Rebuilding Together Greater Cuyahoga Valley, for safety modifications and home repairs for low-income, elderly, and veteran homeowners, as well as those with disabilities, $15,000
• Ronald McDonald House of Akron, for the building campaign to expand the house from 20 rooms to 60, $5,000

In 2013, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling nearly $450,000 to 27 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Digital Media Center Designated Fund of Akron Community Foundation, to train citizen journalists to share news and information from and about their neighborhoods, $30,000
• Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, to support the 2014 Gay Games, a sports and culture festival that emphasizes inclusion, which is expected to draw more than 33,000 visitors to Northeast Ohio and generate approximately $57 million in economic impact, $35,000
• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for operating support to sustain the agency’s programs and services to minorities in Summit County, $20,000
• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator, to provide intensive mentoring and training to minority business owners, $20,000
• Akron Inner City Soccer Club, for free after-school soccer programs throughout the year and seasonal youth soccer camps, $5,000
• Akron Regional Development Board Educational Fund, for the HYPE Summit, a conference designed by and for young professionals to attract and engage a new generation of leaders in Greater Akron, $2,500
• Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs Inc., to  construct a new, handicap-accessible recreation and resource center, including a medical facility for campers, $20,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile court, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the 2014 Neighborhood Partnership Program, which helps residents revitalize and celebrate their community through beautification efforts, festivals, safety programs and more, $80,000
• Cleveland International Film Festival, to bring the 2014 Film Festival to Akron for a third time with screenings at the Akron Art Museum and the Akron-Summit County Public Library, $5,000
• Cleveland Restoration Society Inc., for the Akron Heritage Home Program, which provides low-interest loans to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades to their older homes, $7,500
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support to implement strategic programming for adults, families and volunteers, $20,000
• Crown Point Ecology Center, for the Watershed Improvement Project, which helps sustain and grow Crown Point’s programs by improving access to water, reducing soil erosion and expanding growing capacity to include year-round food production, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association, for alternative transportation, as well as educational and recreational rail trips through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Ohio & Erie Canalway, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, to beautify, recruit and retain business, and support activities and events in downtown Akron, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to protect the home, health and safety of low-income homeowners and homeowners with disabilities through one-time emergency home repairs, $15,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, to encourage philanthropy and connect nonprofits to the resources they need to be effective, $2,500
• Friends of Metro Parks, to provide overnight camping experiences to urban children within the Summit County Metro Parks, $10,000
• Fund For Our Economic Future, to continue Phase 4 of strengthening Northeast Ohio’s economic competitiveness, $33,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, for neighborhood revitalization initiatives, including home construction, homeowner education and home repair for low-income families, $10,000
• International Soap Box Derby, to support the All-American Soap Box Derby and the Gravity Racing Challenge, which uses hands-on activities to engage young people in science, technology, engineering and math, $15,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the 2013-2014 urban beautification program, which adds vibrancy to the city of Akron through professionally designed flowerscapes in public flower beds, medians and downtown planters, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the 30th annual orientation retreat, which introduces class members to top community leaders, $12,500
• Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, to create the Summit County Trails Virtual Visitors Center, a comprehensive online resource about hiking and bicycling trails in Summit County, $10,000
• PAWSibilities, Humane Society of Greater Akron, to provide medical treatment, rehabilitative services, and daily care for abused or abandoned companion animals and injured strays throughout Summit County, $7,500
• Oriana House Inc., to reduce recidivism by hiring a full-time re-entry liaison who will connect inmates to community resources before they are released into Summit County, $20,000
• Western Reserve Land Conservancy, for a city-wide survey and comprehensive inventory of residential structures to help city officials identify where demolition will have the greatest ability to reduce crime and restore property values, $15,000

In 2012, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $549,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Foundation, to support the Akron Digital Media Center, $50,000
• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for general operating support, $20,000
• Akron Inner City Soccer Club, for free youth soccer camps, $10,000
• Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, to provide First Aid and CPR training to marathon volunteers, $5,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for operating support and to construct a recreation and resource center, $20,000
• Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron, for a simulation training room for first responders and the production of promotional videos, $50,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile court, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the 2013 Neighborhood Partnership Program, $70,000
• Cleveland Restoration Society Inc., for the Heritage Home Program, which provides low- and moderate-income homeowners in Summit County with technical assistance and low-interest loans to maintain their older homes, $10,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support, $20,000
• Crown Point Ecology Center, for general operating support, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association, to improve the restrooms on passenger train cars, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to provide emergency home repairs to low-income seniors, the working poor and homeowners with disabilities, $20,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, for general operating support, $2,500
• Friends of Historic Glendale Cemetery, to improve the accessibility and safety of cemetery walkways, $5,000
• Friends of Metro Parks, for the Outside Is In program, an overnight camping experience for urban children, $10,000
• Fund For Our Economic Future, for Phase 4, year one, $34,000
• Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, for leadership training in AMHA housing sites that helps girls develop a strong sense of self, create healthy relationships and become resourceful problem solvers, $15,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for general operating support, $10,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, to investigate animal cruelty and provide care for sick and injured stray animals throughout Summit County, $7,500
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the 2012-2013 Flowerscape program, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual orientation retreat and leadership programs, $12,500
• Mustard Seed Development Center, for financial literacy counseling and seminars that help low-income families learn how to increase their assets, secure stable housing and save for retirement, $10,000
• Nazareth Housing Development Corporation, to rehabilitate abandoned properties for low-income homebuyers and stabilize neighborhoods in Lakemore and Springfield townships, $7,500
• Oriana House Inc., for the Summit County Reentry Network for former offenders, $15,000
• Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator, to mentor minority business owners, $20,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for general operating support and capacity building, $30,000
• Service Corps of Retired Executives Association dba Akron SCORE, for workshops and one-on-one mentoring for small-business owners, $10,000
• Summit County Fatherhood Initiative, to connect men with the resources they need to be responsible, involved fathers to their children, $30,000
• Summit Food Policy Coalition, to improve healthy food access in Summit County and address food insecurity through educational programs, public events and city gardening programs, $15,000

In 2011, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $442,500 to 31 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for general operating support, $20,000
• Akron Inner City Soccer Club, for free youth soccer camps, $10,000
• Akron Marathon Charitable Corporation, to recruit participants, enhance the course and improve signage for the 10-year anniversary race in 2012, $15,000
• Akron Regional Development Board Educational Fund, to build a website for the Young Professionals Network, $10,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for general operating support, $20,000
• Akron Zoological Park, for the Mike & Mary Stark Grizzly Ridge exhibit, which will include red wolves, grizzly bears, coyotes and black bears, some of which have never been featured at the zoo, $10,000
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, for the Camp Manatoc Fitness & Aquatic Center, $15,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in juvenile court, $12,500
• Cascade Locks Park Association, for general operating support, $10,000
• Charisma Community Connection, to help non-custodial fathers overcome the barriers preventing them from being involved in their children’s lives, including issues with child support and custody mediation, $12,500
• City of Akron, for the 2012 Neighborhood Partnership Program, $65,000
• Cleveland Restoration Society Inc., for the Heritage Home Program, which provides low- and moderate-income homeowners in Summit County with technical assistance and low-interest loans to maintain their older homes, $10,000
• Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, for general operating support, $25,000
• Crown Point Ecology Center, for general operating support, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association, to replace worn-down air brake hoses and hand brakes to ensure the trains stop safely, $5,000
• The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, to teach students at three Akron high schools about the negative effects of stereotypes and discrimination, $5,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for local artists and performers for First Night Akron, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, for the Emergency Home Repair Program for low-income seniors, the working poor and homeowners with disabilities, $20,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, for general operating support, $2,500
• Friends of Metro Parks, for the Outside Is In program, an overnight camping experience for urban children, $10,000
• Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, to teach girls in AMHA housing sites about financial literacy, math and science careers, healthy relationships and youth leadership, $20,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for general operating support, $10,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Inc., for the capital campaign, $10,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, to support an exercise area for abused and neglected animals, $7,500
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the 2011-2012 Flowerscape program, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual orientation retreat and Torchbearers College, $12,500
• Oriana House Inc., for a countywide re-entry coordinator for former offenders, $15,000
• Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator, to mentor minority business owners, $20,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for safety modifications and home repairs for low-income seniors and homeowners with disabilities, $20,000
• Summit County Children Services Board, for the Child & Family Leadership Exchange Program, which educates nonprofit leaders about social service programs in Summit County, including the court system, $5,000
• Western Reserve Land Conservancy, to develop a land bank in Summit County, $15,000

In 2010, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $400,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for the Transitions Program, which helps non-violent former offenders find employment, $20,000
• Akron Inner City Soccer Club, for free youth soccer camps, $10,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for operating support, $20,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to recruit and train volunteer child advocates, $10,000
• Cascade Locks Park Association, for construction of the Schumacher Cascade Mills historic site, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the 2011 Neighborhood Partnership Program, $65,000
• Cleveland Restoration Society Inc., for the Heritage Home Program, which provides low- and moderate-income homeowners with technical assistance and low-interest loans to maintain their older homes, $10,000
• Crown Point Ecology Center, for signs to improve visitor navigation, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy, for a farmers market management apprenticeship program, $8,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association, for strategic planning, $3,500
• Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio Inc., for diversity training in Akron high schools, $2,500
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for the 15th annual First Night Akron celebration, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, for the Emergency Home Repair Program for low-income seniors, the working poor, and homeowners with disabilities, $20,000
• E CITY, for an entrepreneurship program for inner-city youth, $15,000
• Foundation Center Cleveland, for operating support, $2,500
• Friends of Metro Parks, for the Outside Is In camping program for Akron sixth graders, $10,000
• Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, for the Financial Literacy & Urban Entrepreneurship Program, $15,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for training equipment and operating support, $10,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Inc., to consolidate operations, $10,000
• Home Repair Network of Summit County, for Phase II of the development of a database that streamlines the repair efforts of local nonprofits, $5,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, for an on-site surgical suite, $18,500
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for Flowerscapes, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for Torchbearers College and the annual Orientation Retreat, $12,500
• Let’s Grow Akron Inc., for operating support, $10,000
• Oriana House Inc., for a countywide re-entry coordinator for former offenders, $13,500
• Partnership for the Minority Business Accelerator, to mentor minority business owners, $20,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for emergency home repairs for low-income seniors and homeowners with disabilities, $20,000
• Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, for evidence-based training for domestic violence responders, $4,000
• Trust for Public Land, for the Blossom Music Center conservation project, $10,000
• Western Reserve Land Conservancy, to develop an urban greenway system in southeast Akron, $15,000

In 2009, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $452,500 to 28 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for the workforce development program, $15,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., to help children and adults with disabilities attend camp, $20,000
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, for Urban Scouting, which seeks to engage Akron’s low-income youths in scouting, $5,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to recruit and train volunteer child advocates, $10,000
• Center for Nonprofit Excellence, for workshops and technical consulting to help nonprofit organizations become sustainable, $10,000
• Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron, to expand the Safe Kids Summit County car seat program, $15,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $65,000
• Cleveland Restoration Society Inc., for the Heritage Home Program, which provides low- and moderate-income homeowners in West Akron with technical assistance and low-interest loans to maintain their older homes, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association, for operating support, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership, for the annual First Night Akron celebration, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, for the Emergency Home Repair Program, $20,000
• The Foundation Center Cleveland, for education, training and research to connect local nonprofits with grant-makers, $2,500
• Fund For Our Economic Future, for Phase III, which seeks to accelerate job creation and promote long-term regional economic growth, $50,000
• Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, for a financial literacy and urban entrepreneurship program in Summit County, $20,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for equipment and operating support, $15,000
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Inc., to consolidate operations, $20,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, to provide medical care, food and shelter to animals displaced by foreclosures, evictions, abuse and neglect, $10,000
• Inner-City Soccer Team, for free youth soccer camps, $10,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for Flowerscapes, $10,000
• Leadership Akron, for the annual Orientation Retreat, $10,000
• Let’s Grow Akron, for operating support, $15,000
• Mustard Seed Development Center, to provide financial counseling and literacy training to individuals not eligible for government assistance, $25,000
• OneCommunity, for the Early Adopter Pilot Project, to educate Akron residents about the benefits of broadband and help them participate in a networked neighborhood, $15,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for operating support, $20,000
• Summit County Children Services Board, for the Child & Family Leadership Exchange Program, $5,000
• University of Akron Foundation, for the Innovation Fund Alliance, $10,000
• Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation, for the Akron Living Legacy project, $10,000
• Voices for Ohio’s Children, to support planning for a countywide early childhood learning initiative, $15,000

In 2008, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $416,020 to 23 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for strategic planning, $10,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., to subsidize camping for children and adults, $20,000
• Center for Nonprofit Excellence, to train nonprofit board members and executive staff, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $75,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Preservation and Scenic Railway Association, to renovate the Linoma, a vintage luxury dome passenger car, $10,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for First Night Akron, $10,000
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to make emergency home repairs for low-income senior, disabled and working-poor homeowners, $20,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for at-risk youth boxing programs, $16,415
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, for commercial-grade laundry equipment, $14,105
• Info Line Incorporated, to help small nonprofit organizations better use technology, $15,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for Flowerscapes, $10,000
• Let's Grow Akron Inc., for the community gardening program, $15,000
• Mustard Seed Development Center, for financial counseling and literacy workshops, $30,000
• The Ohio Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, to build a granite wall memorializing American military personnel who died in combat in Southeast Asia, $5,000
• OneCommunity, for the Akron Community Wireless Project, $25,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., to make emergency home repairs for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, $20,000
• Say Yes To Tennis, for Parents in the Game, a program designed to engage grade-school children and their families, $15,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the Summer Farm and Science School, $10,500
• Summit County Sheriff's Office, to extend the Juvenile Diversion Program to New Franklin and Northfield Center Township, $10,000
• Summit Workforce Solutions, to expand the Job Center, $20,000
• Tri-County Jobs for Ohio's Graduates, to expand career and leadership programs for high school students, $10,000
• Trust for Public Land, for project management to conserve 620 acres at Blossom Music Center, $25,000
• WKSU-FM, to soundproof the station’s new studio in downtown Akron, $20,000

In 2007, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $522,464 to 27 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Global Business Accelerator, for video conferencing technology, $24,428
• Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, for on-site educational programming and parenting support, $20,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., to develop a multi-sensory room, $15,000
• Akron Zoological Park, for micro-exhibits in the Komodo Kingdom Education Center, $16,000
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, for improvements to the Camp Manatoc dining hall, $50,000
• Cascade Locks Park Association, for Water Wheel artwork at the Schumacher Cascade Mills historic site, $45,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $60,000
• Community Hall Foundation Inc.-Akron Civic Theatre, for in-house programming, $25,000
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, for a new Junior Ranger Day Camp, $15,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for First Night Akron, $7,500
• East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, to provide home repairs for low-income senior, working-poor and disabled homeowners, $10,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, to support at-risk teens in North Hill, $5,700
• The Gus Johnson Community Services Center Inc., for the Back-to-School Lock-In, $1,000
• Home Repair Network of Summit County, for a database that streamlines the repair efforts of multiple nonprofit organizations, $15,000
• International Institute of Akron Inc., to provide financial literacy and entrepreneurship training for immigrants and refugees, $10,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the Flowerscapes program, $10,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful Judith Bear Isroff Memorial Park Project Fund of Akron Community, for park construction, $50,000
• Let's Grow Akron Inc., to support community gardening, $7,500
• Mustard Seed Development Center, to expand financial literacy and housing evaluation services, $25,000
• Planned Parenthood of Summit, Portage and Medina Counties, to consolidate five affiliates into a regional Akron headquarters, $20,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for home repairs for low-income elderly and disabled homeowners, $10,000
• Say Yes To Tennis, for equipment and court time, $10,000
• Service Corps of Retired Executives Association - Akron Chapter, to support training, workshops and community relations activities, $3,600
• Sisters of Saint Dominic (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the Summer Farm and Science School, $15,000
• Summit County Prosecutor's Office, for the Introduction to Criminal Justice Project, $11,736
• Summit County Workforce Policy Board, for program expansion, $15,000
• WKSU-FM, to upgrade to digital technology, $25,000

In 2006, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $406,630 to 23 nonprofit organizations:

• Cascade Locks Park Association, for planning and development of the Schumacher Cascade Mills historic site, $15,000
• Center for Restorative Justice of North Central Ohio Inc., to assist with training and coordinating volunteer mediators for Victim Impact Panels, $5,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $50,000
• City of New Franklin, to support development of four baseball fields in George Sisler Memorial Park, $5,000
• Community Care Network, to support capacity building in local faith-based and community organizations, $10,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy, for expansion of the Beacon Journal Farmers Market in downtown Akron, $5,000
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, for "Get Up, Get Out, & Go!," a health and wellness community partnership targeting urban youth, $18,500
• Downtown Akron Partnership, for the 11th annual First Night Akron celebration, $7,500
• First Tee of Akron Inc., to introduce and promote the game of golf to Akron Public Schools elementary students, $5,000
• Fund For Our Economic Future, to support Phase II of the Strategic and Operating Plan, $125,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for a boxing program for at-risk teens, $10,000
• Greater Akron Chamber, to support the Advance Greater Akron workforce strategy, $10,000
• Humane Society of Greater Akron, to support humane officer training, $8,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for Flowerscapes, $10,000
• Let’s Grow Akron Inc., to support community and individual gardens, $10,000
• Portage Lakes Advisory Council, for a playground in Portage Lakes State Park, $8,380
• Rebuilding Together Summit County, for the Emergency Home Repair Program, $25,000
• Say Yes to Tennis, to support at-risk youth participating in the Player Development Program, $10,000
• Service Corps of Retired Executives Association, to support client services and office operations, $5,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the Earth Camp program, $10,000
• Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, for the Introduction to Criminal Justice Project’s middle school mock trial program, $9,250
• Summit Education Initiative, for the Learning 24/7 Program, a math enrichment program for middle school students, $20,000
• WAPS-FM, to improve signal coverage and convert to digital broadcasting, $25,000

In 2005, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $346,833 to 22 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Area Pride Collective, for Out in Akron, $5,500
• Akron Community Health Resources, for the dental clinic, which provides oral health care services for the medically indigent and uninsured in Summit County, $40,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for equipment and facility upgrades, $8,510
• Center for Restorative Justice of North Central Ohio, for a Restorative Justice Program for Summit County juveniles, $4,300
• Children's Concert Society of Akron, Ohio, for the In-School Concert Series, $6,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $75,000
• Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy, for the farmers market in downtown Akron, $5,000
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, for the design and implementation of the Junior Ranger program, $15,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for local artist and performance fees for Akron's 10th annual First Night celebration, $7,500
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for program support, $10,000
• Healthy Connections Network, to support the Access to Care program, which serves uninsured Summit County adults, $20,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the Flowerscape program, $10,000
• Let's Grow Akron Inc., for the community gardening program, $10,000
• North Coast Community Homes Inc., for the renovation of an apartment building on Cedar Street in Akron, $20,000
• Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition, for the "OneNEO" high-speed broadband information technology network for the greater Akron area, $25,000
• Say Yes to Tennis, for indoor court time, $12,000
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Association - Akron Chapter, for training and workshop support, $5,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the Earth Camp program, $15,000
• Summit County Prosecutor's Office, for the Introduction to Criminal Justice Project's middle school mock trial pilot program in Summit County, $10,523
• Summit Portage Leader Institute, to provide leadership training for Summit County high school girls, $7,500
• Trust for Public Land, to protect the 236-acre Pond Brook property as a public resource and keystone to a protected wildlife and recreation corridor in Summit County, $15,000
• University Park Development Corporation, for marketing and fund development capacity, $20,000

In 2004, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $296,781 to 16 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Community Service Center & Urban League, for the $5 million Capital Campaign, $75,000
• Akron Rotary Camp for Special Children Inc., for additional bunk beds, $8,200
• Akron Zoological Park, for the Environmental Education Center, $10,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $50,000
• Coleman Professional Services Inc., for the SAGE program, which trains and employs persons with disabilities, $5,000
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, for the design and implementation of a field-based science camp, $15,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for local artists and performers for the annual First Night celebration, $10,000
• Let's Grow Akron Inc., for gardening support, $15,000
• Medina Summit Land Conservancy, for "Landscape of the Future," an initiative to develop land acquisition priorities, $7,500
• Ohio & Erie Canal Corridor Coalition Inc., for restoration of the 1836 Richard Howe House to serve as a Towpath Trail visitors' information center, $30,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for emergency repairs for homeowners in crisis situations, $15,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic of Akron, Ohio (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the Earth Camp program, $15,000
• Summit Athletic Running Club, for a new timing clock to be used for all club races, $6,081
• Summit County Prosecutor's Office, for the Introduction to Criminal Justice Project, $15,000
• Summit Portage Leader Institute, to provide leadership training for Summit County high school girls, $10,000
• Tinkers Creek Land Conservancy, for a comprehensive watershed land conservation protection plan, $10,000

In 2003, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $274,683 to 16 nonprofit organizations:

In 2002, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $284,000 to 16 nonprofit organizations:

• America's River Communities Inc., for "Return of the Cuyahoga," a film for national broadcasting and an Internet educational program for schools,  $10,000
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, for a new septic system at Camp Manatoc, $25,000
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Summit County, for the Power Hour educational program, $15,000
• City of Akron, for the Neighborhood Partnership Program, $50,000
• Community Hall Foundation - Akron Civic Theatre, for the capital campaign, $50,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for local artists and performers for First Night Akron, $15,000
• The Foundation Center – Cleveland, for operating support, $2,500
• Friends of Hardesty Park Inc., for a walking/jogging trail at Hardesty Park, $20,000
• Green Heritage Foundation, for Heritage Hill Playground to be built by volunteers, $5,000
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for Flowerscape support, $11,500
• LEAVE A LEGACY, Summit, Portage, Medina, to educate and inspire the community regarding charitable bequests, $5,000
• Medina Summit Land Conservancy, for land acquisition and stream restoration to create a park and nature preserve in Akron, $18,000
• Rebuilding Together Summit County Inc., for building supplies, materials, labor and a promotional brochure on home repairs, $15,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic of Akron, Ohio (Crown Point Ecology Center), to expand the Veggie Ventures Program to urban youth in Akron, $14,000
• Summit County Sheriff's Office, to hire a part-time compliance officer to expand the Juvenile Diversion program, $10,000
• Village of Clinton, for demolition of old buildings adjacent to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, $18,000

In 2001, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $227,116 to 16 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Rotary Camp for Crippled Children Inc., for camp improvements, $17,000
• Akron Zoological Park, to enhance the Zoomobile program, $19,770
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Summit County, for the POWER Hour homework assistance and tutoring program, $15,000
• The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Foundation, for a community needs assessment in Akron neighborhoods, $20,000
• Center for Nonprofit Excellence, for administrative support, $25,000
• Christmas In April Summit County Inc. (Rebuilding Together), for repair and renovation assistance and safety improvements for homeowners in need, $10,000
• Coleman Professional Services Inc., to support SAGE Computer Services, $6,000
• Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization, for the Cuyahoga River restoration program in Summit County, $6,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., for artists fees for First Night Akron, $15,000
• Good Shepherd Athletic Club, for program support, $12,296
• Keep Akron Beautiful, for the Flowerscape program, $11,275
• Let's Grow Akron Inc., for gardening programs, $12,000
• Ohio Organization for Recycling and Reuse, for the Business Hazardous Waste Recycling Center, $25,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic of Akron, Ohio (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the development of a master site plan to complete the strategic planning process, $10,000
• Summit Education Initiative, for a community education event to stimulate citizen interest in the leadership of area school boards, $12,775
• Trust for Public Land, for protection of the Park Gateway Property, part of the Ohio & Erie Canal Corridor Program, $10,000

In 2000, Akron Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $377,250 to 14 nonprofit organizations:

• Akron Zoological Park, to purchase a four-wheel drive truck, $21,000
• Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council, to install a dining hall sprinkler system, $25,000
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Summit County, for the POWER Hour homework help and tutoring program, $10,000
• CASA Board Volunteer Association Inc., to support the community awareness campaign to increase the volunteer child advocate staff, $20,000
• Clinton Canal Association, for interpretive waysides for the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Clinton, $15,000
• Downtown Akron Partnership Inc., to underwrite artists' fees for First Night Akron, $15,000
• The Foundation Center - Cleveland, to provide operating support, including core library services and electronic research tools, $1,750
• Keep Akron Beautiful, to support the Flowerscape and Adopt-A-Site programs, $10,000
• Let's Grow Akron Inc., for program support, $10,000
• National Society of Fund Raising Executives, to promote National Philanthropy Day with a community awards lunch and educational activities, $1,000
• Sisters of Saint Dominic of Akron, Ohio (Crown Point Ecology Center), for the Foodbank Farm educational programs, $15,000
• Summit Academy Community School of Alternative Learners, for a Summer Camp and After-School Music Program for ADD/ADHD youth, $20,000
• Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Development Foundation Inc., to support the Community Dialogue Task Force's educational program on care of the dying, $10,000
• Western Reserve Girl Scout Council, to provide workshops on self-defense and voting, $3,500