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Education grants include focus on early childhood programs, mentoring Akron Community Foundation’s board recently announced quarterly grants totaling $3.8 million and approved nearly $700,000 in competitive education grants chosen by the foundation’s...

More than $70,000 awarded in 2023 to support LGBTQ+ community On Friday, March 3, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced 15 grants totaling $71,354 to programs that enhance the quality of life of Greater Akron’s LGBTQ+...

Grants will support after-school mentoring programs, a new art exhibit and more On Friday, March 3, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $10,000 in grants to programs dedicated to enriching the quality of life among local minority...

A reimagined event will feature National Geographic Media executive Debra Adams Simmons and Summa Health executive Tracy Carter Tickets to the Women’s Endowment Fund's 30th Anniversary Celebration are now on sale at www.akroncf.org/ForWomenForever. This...

Nonprofit leaders invited to attend virtual information session on Jan. 26 Beginning Feb. 1, the Medina County Community Fund and the Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals from nonprofit organizations...

Green Community Fund announced during State of the City Address A new community fund has been established to support civic initiatives throughout the City of Green. The Green Community Fund was officially announced to the public during Thursday’s State of...

Akron Community Foundation’s board recently approved two grants as part of its proactive grantmaking, which supports nonprofits that offer programming in one of the foundation’s three current priorities: drugs and addiction; diversity, equity and...

What is the Green Community Fund? Established by a group of forward-thinking Green residents, the Green Community Fund is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening our city by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives. The fund is committed...

Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 33 grants totaling $55,000 to children’s programs throughout the Greater Akron area. The community foundation's board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 2 meeting,...

Latest grants support student enrichment, equine therapy programs and more On Friday, Dec. 2, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Bath Township. This brings...