June 1, 2021
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...
April 28, 2021
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...
April 27, 2021
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....
April 1, 2021
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...
March 12, 2021
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"...
March 5, 2021
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...
March 5, 2021
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...
March 5, 2021
On Friday, March 5, the Vernon L. Odom Fund of Akron Community Foundation awarded $14,500 in grants to programs that promote diversity and enrich the quality of life within local communities of color. The following is a full list of Vernon...
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...