News Releases

Nonprofit leaders invited to attend virtual Jan. 25 information session MEDINA, Ohio (Jan. 12, 2022) – Beginning Feb. 1, the Medina County Community Fund and the Medina County Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant...

Akron Community Foundation’s Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 24 grants totaling $40,300 to children’s programs throughout the Greater Akron area. The community foundation’s board of directors ratified the...

More than $3 million in grants announced this quarter, including grants for Summit County health and human services programs Today, Akron Community Foundation’s (ACF) board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $3,163,919, including $625,500 in...

Latest grants support capital improvement projects, township service equipment On Friday, Dec. 3, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced 21 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Bath Township. This latest round of...

The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and...

Event will feature EY Vice Chair and US-Central Region Managing Partner, Julie Boland, and Judith A. Read Tribute Award recipient, Dr. Sandy Auburn The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites local residents and community leaders to...

The Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for programs that enrich the lives of local women and girls in the following areas: Economic Empowerment, including entrepreneurship, asset-building and financial literacy...

Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors approved 16 grants totaling $341,485 to nonprofit organizations supporting Summit County residents directly impacted by the opioid epidemic. This is the first round of grants from the Summit County Opioid...

Live and virtual tours of exquisite homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund Some of the area’s finest historic and contemporary homes will open their doors in December for the Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. Tickets are on sale now for the...

Civic Affairs grants support community engagement, economic development initiatives Today, Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors approved grants totaling $2,583,653, including $548,000 in competitive civic affairs grants chosen by the...