Delaware County Foundation Arts Grants in Ohio
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Ohio arts and culture nonprofits and government entities serving Delaware County residents can access funding for programs in areas like arts, education, basic needs, and community development. Through the Delaware County Foundation’s Community Grants, eligible organizations may receive US $2,500 - US $20,000 to support projects that strengthen local quality of life, including priority needs such as housing, recovery, and workforce development.
Delaware County Foundation
Children’s Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, cultural, and social welfare needs in Greater Cincinnati, including Ohio counties, can apply for the Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant. With a mission to build thriving communities, Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports projects benefiting children, especially ages 0–6, which may include arts and culture programming for youth.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Ohio Arts and Community Funding via EQT Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in eastern Ohio can apply for EQT Foundation support to fund arts and culture, music festivals, public art, and broader community enrichment projects. Grants from EQT Foundation help Ohio arts groups and other nonprofits deliver STEM education, environmental stewardship, food access, libraries, parks, and workforce training initiatives; awards are approximately US $15,000.
EQT Foundation
Gar Foundation Support for Ohio Arts
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups funding arts and culture, education, basic needs, or community development in Ohio, especially benefiting Akron residents, may be eligible for this support. Grants from Gar Foundation help Akron-focused organizations strengthen early childhood through higher education, economic and workforce development, arts and culture, and essential community services.
Gar Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Sam J Frankino Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 7, 2026
Ohio arts and culture nonprofits, museums, theaters, and cultural institutions can access funding through the Sam J Frankino Foundation for programs that enrich community life and preserve heritage. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in northeast Ohio counties may receive more than US $1,000 to support arts initiatives alongside broader youth, health, and community services.
Sam J Frankino Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Springfield Foundation
Applications due Aug 10, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, churches, and government units serving Clark County, Ohio can apply for Springfield Foundation’s competitive grants to support arts and culture programming alongside civic, education, environment, health, and human services initiatives. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, Springfield Foundation provides 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups with project support that may benefit arts-focused nonprofits in Ohio.
Springfield Foundation
Barnitz Fund Arts Grants in Ohio
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting arts and culture, along with other charitable or religious purposes, in Middletown, Ohio and the surrounding area may be eligible for this funding. With a mission to support religious and charitable purposes, Barnitz Fund provides Ohio arts and culture nonprofits with support across multiple program areas, including community development and human services.
Barnitz Fund
Arts and Culture Funding from Weber W. Sebald Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits with arts and culture, community, education, or related programs can seek support for charitable purposes in Middletown and surrounding areas. The Weber W. Sebald Foundation also considers projects in animal welfare, environment, health, human and social services, religion, science, civic activities, and community development.
Weber W. Sebald Foundation
Ohio Arts Funding via Hudson Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and some government agencies in Ohio, especially those serving Hudson, can seek arts and culture project support through Hudson Community Foundation. The program funds initiatives that enhance quality of life, including art and culture, youth education and recreation, social services, historic preservation, environmental preservation, and prevention and addiction efforts in the community.
Hudson Community Foundation
Arts and Community Funding from Parkersburg Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions seeking support for arts and culture, education, or community services that benefit residents in PACF’s 11‑county service area, including Washington County, Ohio, can apply for Community Action Grants up to US $20,000. With a mission to improve quality of life, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation funds capital projects, program development, capacity building, and limited operating support.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Arts and Wellness Grants for Nonprofits from Arts Midwest
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, and tribal organizations in Ohio and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 for arts and wellness projects, including performances, workshops, and creative aging programs. Arts Midwest’s GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness requires engaging a professional artist or ensemble and offering at least two artist-led activities.
Arts Midwest
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Arts Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies improving community spaces, public safety, or arts and culture access in Ohio’s Greater Cincinnati counties can seek funding for programs, capital projects, or capacity-building. Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports arts and culture, parks, and resident-led initiatives that strengthen community and cultural vibrancy, with grants up to US $25,000 in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, Clermont, and nearby counties.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Ohio Arts Funding via Dunlavey Charitable Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Ohio arts and culture nonprofits can apply for funding that supports education, civic and charitable activities in Jefferson County. Focused on community benefit, the Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust considers 501(c)(3) organizations working in arts and culture alongside areas like community development, health, environment, and human services within the county.
Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust
William G Pomeroy Foundation Folklore Grants in Ohio
Applications due Oct 13, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, academic institutions, and government entities in Ohio can apply for the William G Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program to commemorate local folklore, legends, and folklife. Projects that highlight community stories, traditions, and expressive arts may be eligible, offering a way to promote cultural heritage and tourism through permanent markers.
William G Pomeroy Foundation
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Education Grants in Ohio
Applications due Oct 17, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving PK–12 children and young adults in Ohio’s Greater Cincinnati counties can apply for Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Building Bright Futures: Education grants, with awards up to US $50,000, to support mentoring, tutoring, socio-emotional development, college and career exploration, and academic improvement. Funding may cover new or expanded programs, capital needs, capacity building, or general operations.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Ohio Arts Funding via Fifth Third Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 17, 2026
Ohio arts and culture nonprofits in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky region can seek funding for programs in education, the arts, community development, and human services. Fifth Third Foundation manages multiple affiliated funds supporting 501(c)(3) organizations in Greater Cincinnati, including initiatives for youth, women and girls, historic preservation, and community outreach.
Fifth Third Foundation
Ohio Youth Arts Funding via Banks-Baldwin Foundation
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Focused on arts and education, the Banks-Baldwin Foundation invites Ohio nonprofits to seek support for community-based programs that advance education and the arts for children and young adults. Organizations promoting youth leadership, self-sufficiency, active citizenship, and entrepreneurial skills in Cuyahoga County may be especially well-suited to apply.
Banks-Baldwin Foundation
Arts and Youth Funding from Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Greater Cincinnati area in Ohio and nearby counties can seek funding for arts, cultural, educational, health, and social welfare programs for disabled or economically disadvantaged youth and their families. Grants from Greater Cincinnati Foundation may support capital, operating, limited endowment needs, and recreation or arts initiatives that benefit this population.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Elevance Health Foundation Grants for Ohio Behavioral Health
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio arts and culture nonprofits working in behavioral health can seek funding for mental health and substance use disorder programs through Elevance Health Foundation. Focused on behavioral health, the foundation invites U.S. 501(c)(3) charities to propose scalable prevention, treatment, and loneliness-reduction initiatives, with priority for culturally relevant, whole-person, measurable programs.
Elevance Health Foundation
Operating Support Grants for Ohio Arts Nonprofits via Ohio Arts Council
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Focused on ongoing arts and cultural programming, large and mid-sized Ohio nonprofits can receive flexible operating support through the Ohio Arts Council’s Sustainability Grants. Eligible applicants include arts organizations, government or social service agencies with arts programs, and educational institutions, provided they meet prior OAC funding, income, and DataArts reporting requirements.
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council Grants for Ohio Arts
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
With a mission to support innovative arts programming, Ohio Arts Council provides Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits and educational organizations with up to US $25,000 for bold, experimental projects. Funding supports one-year projects that push creative boundaries, improve accessibility and diversity of arts experiences, and cover costs like artist fees, production, marketing, education, and evaluation.
Ohio Arts Council
STEAM Education Grants for Nonprofits via Cox Communications
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Focused on STEAM education, Cox Communications invites Ohio arts and culture nonprofits and other 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for Cox Charities Community Grants. Eligible groups in Cuyahoga County can request US $5,000 - US $12,000 for youth-focused Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math innovation, conservation, sustainability, or inclusion programs within Cox’s service area.
Cox Communications Inc
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Arts Grants in Ohio
Applications due Mar 24, 2027
Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations in Appalachian Ohio can receive US $500 - US $5,000 for arts and culture, education, health, human services, community development, and environmental projects. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian Ohio’s African American communities, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio supports initiatives that create opportunities, meet needs, and unlock local potential.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Ohio Department Grants for Ohio Arts Education
Applications due Mar 27, 2027
Local education agencies and community-based organizations in Ohio can receive more than US $50,000 to run high-quality after-school, summer, and expanded learning programs that support academics and enrichment, including arts and music education. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program funds multi-year initiatives for students from economically disadvantaged, low-performing schools.
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Arts Project Funding from Ohio Arts Council
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits and other organizations providing arts programming in Ohio can receive project support for short-term arts initiatives. The Ohio Arts Council’s ArtSTART grants offer up to US $5,000 with a 1:1 cash match for artistic, administrative, marketing, education, or evaluation expenses across disciplines like performing, visual, literary, and traditional arts.
Ohio Arts Council
Toledo Community Foundation Arts Grants in Ohio
Applications due May 30, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capital funding for arts, culture, education, health, social services, or community development projects can apply to the Andersons Fund Supporting Organization, part of Toledo Community Foundation. Focused on capital projects in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, it offers awards of more than US $20,000, especially when multiple funders are involved.
Toledo Community Foundation
Ohio Arts and Culture Funding via Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Applications due Sep 9, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and public organizations in Ohio serving Meigs County residents can seek funding for arts and culture projects, along with education, environment, and community initiatives. Focused on community prosperity, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio offers up to US $35,000 to support programs that create opportunities and meet local needs.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio