News Releases

Record amount distributed for competitive health and human services grants   Akron Community Foundation’s board recently announced quarterly grants totaling $5 million and approved $722,609 in competitive health and human...

National Geographic Media executive Debra Adams Simmons 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...

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...

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 this annual holiday event, which includes both live and virtual tours of exquisitely decorated...

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...

Funded projects range from security upgrades to capacity-building construction Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors recently approved $300,000 in capital grants, selected by the foundation’s Community Investment Committee. Every other year, the...

Civic affairs grants include Akron Marathon course enhancements for 20th race Akron Community Foundation’s board recently announced grants totaling $2,461,000 and approved $563,000 in competitive civic affairs grants chosen by the foundation’s Community...

Two-year, $100,000 grant will support History Center, Akron Bicentennial celebration A recent Akron Community Foundation grant will help support the Akron History Center, a long-lasting, free, museum-quality exhibit that is being created to highlight the...

Tickets are now available for Akron Community Foundation’s 2022 Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award dinner honoring Akron Marathon founders Steve and Jeannine Marks. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. Tickets...

Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that enrich the Bath community and improve residents’ quality of life, beginning on Sept. 1. Grant applications will be considered for programs that...