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Fund awards record-breaking $61,000 in grants Akron Community Foundation's Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 36 grants totaling $61,000 to children's programs throughout the Greater Akron area. The community foundation's board of directors...

The University of Akron (UA) Foundation and Akron Community Foundation are announcing a partnership to provide an innovative Donor-Advised Fund program that allows UA benefactors to maximize their giving in a flexible, but impactful and tax-advantageous way....

Health & Human Services grants support mental health, wellness programs Akron Community Foundation awarded $4.3 million in grants during its past quarter, with its board approving $755,000 to 68 nonprofits in competitive health and human service grants...

Funding includes support for the Summit County Astronomy Club ahead of 2024 eclipse On Friday, Dec. 1, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Bath Township. This brings the...

Today, Akron Community Foundation promoted Laura Lederer to Vice President and Chief Development Officer, following the departure of Margaret Medzie, who led the organization's development and donor engagement department for the past decade. Laura has been...

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...

Body image experts and authors of 'More Than a Body' to deliver keynote address The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites local residents and community leaders to save the date for its annual "For Women, Forever" celebration on...

Funded projects focus on zip codes with highest food insecurity rates  Akron Community Foundation's board of directors recently approved $179,600 in grants to local food pantries. The foundation created this grant process due to the current food crisis...

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: Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can apply for a grant online by Nov. 1, 2023....

Live and virtual tours of decorated homes will benefit the Gay Community Endowment Fund Historic and contemporary homes throughout Greater Akron will open their doors in December for the Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. Tickets are now on sale for this...