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What is the Green Community Fund? Established by a group of forward-thinking Green residents, the Green Community Fund is a permanent endowment dedicated to strengthening our city by supporting meaningful civic and community initiatives. The fund is committed...

Akron Community Foundation's Millennium Fund for Children recently awarded 33 grants totaling $55,000 to children's programs throughout the Greater Akron area. The community foundation's board of directors ratified the grants at its Dec. 2 meeting, bringing...

Latest grants support student enrichment, equine therapy programs and more On Friday, Dec. 2, Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $50,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the residents of Bath Township. This brings...

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 THIS IS A PAST EVENT 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"...

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...

THIS IS A PAST EVENT 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...

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 should apply for a grant online by Nov. 1,...

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...