In 2020, Akron Community Foundation awarded $150,000 in proactive grants, above and beyond the community foundation’s quarterly competitive grantmaking that benefits hundreds of nonprofits throughout the community.
- Akron Urban League, to increase the organization’s capacity to lead social justice efforts through the addition of a director of diversity and strategic initiatives, $100,000 (awarded over three years)
- ConxusNEO, to fully convert its training program to a virtual platform and provide innovative community outreach strategies to connect Black residents in Summit County to career opportunities and job preparation resources, $50,000 (awarded over three years)