In 2022, Akron Community Foundation awarded $137,500 in proactive grants to the following organizations:
- ArtsNow, for implementation of the Cultural Plan, including awarding funds to local nonprofits for their equity, inclusion and access projects and programs, $75,000
- Black Economic and Wellness Coalition of Akron, to support infrastructure development and its housing initiative, $25,000
- Summit Education Initiative, to support the design and launch of a comprehensive out-of-school time (OST) network in Akron, $37,500