News Releases

Fund provides grants to nonprofits supporting Summit County residents directly impacted by the opioid epidemic As part of the recently approved $2.5 million in Summit County opioid addiction and recovery funding, Akron Community Foundation will award a total...

Program helps participants identify personal philanthropic goals and develop plans for a lifelong commitment to improving the community The Center for Family Philanthropy at Akron Community Foundation recently selected its 2021-22 class of the Institute for...

Competitive grants support arts and culture programs in Summit County Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved grants totaling $2,657,885,including $603,500 in competitive arts and culture grants chosen by the foundation's Community Investment...

More than 200 students benefit from scholarships  Akron Community Foundation's scholarship funds awarded 218 scholarships totaling $431,697 during its most recent fiscal year. These scholarships are provided through the foundation's nearly...

Total Community Response Fund for Nonprofits funding reaches nearly $700,000 during final round of funding  The Community Response Fund for Nonprofits at Akron Community Foundation has provided $673,763 in funding since it was...

Grant to Victim Assistance Program provides resources for Bath police officers A recent grant from the Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation is increasing awareness about services available to Bath residents who have experienced crime or trauma....

The GCEF Scholarship Fund of Akron Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from LGBTQ+ and allied students who have positively impacted the community. Established by the Gay Community Endowment Fund, the GCEF Scholarship Fund awards...

Fund announces nearly $200,000 in grants to programs that uplift and empower women and girls. Yesterday, the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation celebrated uplifting women and girls with nearly 400 guests during its "For Women, Forever"...

Competitive grants support educational programs in Summit County  Today, Akron Community Foundation's board of directors approved quarterly grants totaling $4,779,317, including $535,756 in competitive education grants...

Impact grant will support Greater Akron's first LGBTQ+ community needs assessment On Friday, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation announced 13 grants totaling $54,000 to programs that enhance the quality of life of Greater Akron's...