February 25, 2021
Grants provided for diversity, equity and inclusion focused programs and initiatives The Community Response Fund for Nonprofits at Akron Community Foundation is once again accepting grant applications. Initially established in March 2020 to...
December 10, 2020
As Akron Community Foundation's Millennium Fund for Children wrapped up its 20th anniversary year, it recently awarded 30 grants totaling $55,050 to children's programs throughout Greater...
December 4, 2020
Competitive grants support health and human services needs in Summit County. Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved a record amount of quarterly grants totaling $8,579,481, including $594,500 in competitive health and human services...
December 4, 2020
On Friday, Dec. 4, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced grants totaling $22,100 to 12 local nonprofit organizations, bringing the fund's cumulative grantmaking total to more than $100,000 in just five grant cycles since its inception in...
November 30, 2020
By: Shaun Schweitzer, Chair As the 20th anniversary of the Millennium Fund for Children came to a close at the end of November, our grantmaking committee has been reflecting on how grateful we are to the generous contributors who have helped this fund make a...
November 24, 2020
Nearly 200 local nonprofit organizations have been awarded $5,135,000 in grants from the County of Summit and Akron Community Foundation through the Summit County COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Program, as well as through an additional contribution from...
November 2, 2020
THIS IS A PAST EVENT Community members can experience the magic of the holiday season from the comfort of their own home during the 19th annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. Tickets are on sale now for the tour, which will take place virtually the weekend...
October 12, 2020
Akron Community Foundation recently announced the graduation of The Center for Family Philanthropy's inaugural class of its Institute for Emerging Philanthropists, which culminated in an $80,000 grantmaking initiative by class...
October 6, 2020
Although summer is a time of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation – the Women's Endowment Fund has been working passionately in preparation for our new year. In June, we honored and celebrated the commitment of Cindy Johnson, assurance & advisory...
October 5, 2020
Funding includes support for basic needs, arts & culture Applications opened today for $6.5 million in available grants from CARES Act funding provided by the County of Summit to benefit nonprofit organizations that provide for the basic needs of...
