Economic Development Funding for Appalachia Nonprofits via Appalachian Regional Commission
Nonprofits, public agencies, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible Appalachian counties in Ohio can seek funding for critical infrastructure and business and workforce development projects. The Appalachian Regional Commission supports efforts like water and wastewater systems, transportation, broadband, entrepreneurship, and worker training that strengthen local capacity and long-term economic opportunity.
Appalachian Regional Commission
Columbus Foundation Capacity Grants in Ohio
Nonprofit intermediaries and collaboratives offering capacity-building or administrative support to at least three nonprofits in Ohio, with primary impact in Franklin County, may be eligible for this funding. Focused on strengthening nonprofit infrastructure, The Columbus Foundation’s Sector Building Grants back programs that share services, bolster operations, and enhance sector-wide effectiveness, with awards ranging from US $50,000 to US $150,000.
The Columbus Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Capacity Building
With a mission to strengthen early-stage social impact organizations, nonprofits and impact-first ventures in Ohio and other priority regions can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for capacity, capital, and community support. Eligible entities are independent, scalable, data-driven organizations addressing urgent social or environmental problems for underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Ohio can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives through State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Focus areas include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 and higher education, including STEM.
State Farm Companies Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Ohio Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio communities where PNC has a significant presence can seek funding for early childhood education or economic and community development efforts. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides nonprofits with support for programs like early learning, workforce development, affordable housing, small business assistance, arts, and essential services for low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Health and Human Services Grants from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities, including work in Ohio. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and support for women, girls, and people experiencing homelessness, helping build organizational capacity to better reach vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support through Bank of America Charitable Foundation. This national program may benefit organizations building capacity to advance economic mobility, preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, and strengthen the social and cultural life of their communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s global grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Ohio nonprofits meeting its revenue, mission alignment, leadership, and non-sectarian criteria may be eligible as part of its support for smaller organizations worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Ohio Women’s Programs Funding via Wayne County Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofits and qualified government entities serving women and girls in Wayne County, Ohio can seek project, start-up, and capacity-building support for education, economic empowerment, and health and wellness initiatives. Wayne County Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund encourages collaborative proposals that expand services and create lasting opportunities for women and girls.
Wayne County Community Foundation
Sisters Health Foundation Support for Ohio Health
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions improving health, neighborhoods, or mental health and addiction in the Mid-Ohio Valley can access funding for capacity building, projects, equipment, technology, small capital, or general operations. Grants from Sisters Health Foundation help Ohio organizations, including those in Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties, strengthen community health and related services; awards More than US $5,000.
Sisters Health Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Ohio History Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
With a mission to strengthen history organizations, Ohio History Connection provides Ohio nonprofits and public entities with matching grants of US $1,000 - US $4,000 for organizational development. Funding can support board and staff training, governance improvements, strategic planning, and volunteer or membership program development to build long-term capacity for history-focused work.
Ohio History Connection
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Capacity Grants
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Ohio and West Virginia 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public institutions can apply for Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s Fall Community Action Grants, awarding up to US $20,000 for capital, equipment, program development, capacity building, and operating support. Eligible projects must benefit the Foundation’s 11-county service area, including Washington County, Ohio, with priority to under-served West Virginia counties.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Capacity Building Funding from Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions seeking capital, program development, capacity building, or operating support in Ohio’s Washington County can apply for Parkersburg Area Community Foundation’s Community Action Grants, with awards up to US $20,000. With a mission to strengthen community quality of life, the foundation prioritizes impactful, well-planned projects addressing local needs.
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cultural Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofits and government agencies in Ohio’s Greater Cincinnati region can seek funding to enhance community and cultural vibrancy through safe public spaces, accessible parks, arts, and resident-led programs. Greater Cincinnati Foundation supports projects that strengthen community spaces and cultural institutions, foster safe neighborhoods, and can include program expansion, new initiatives, capital improvements, or capacity building, with awards up to US $25,000.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Ohio Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships. Eligible organizations must either be Insperity clients, engage Insperity employees, or serve communities where employees live and work, with applications limited to one grant or sponsorship per year.
Insperity
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Education Grants in Ohio
Applications due Oct 17, 2026
Tax-exempt organizations and government agencies serving PK–12 children and young adults in Ohio’s Greater Cincinnati region can apply for Greater Cincinnati Foundation’s Building Bright Futures: Education grants, with awards up to US $50,000, to launch, expand, or strengthen education programs. Funding may support capacity building, capital improvements, or general operations for mentoring, tutoring, SEL, and college and career preparation.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Capacity Building
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Ohio can seek capacity-building support for their charitable work. With a mission to uplift people and the environment, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may strengthen organizational infrastructure and long-term impact for eligible nonprofits.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Ohio Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, or other community programs. Focused on broad charitable impact, the Lawrence Foundation supports both program and general operating requests, including reasonable indirect costs, from U.S.-headquartered organizations without geographic restrictions.
Lawrence Foundation
Arts Capacity Building Funding from Ohio Arts Council
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits and educational or community organizations providing arts programming in Ohio can access $1,000 - $5,000 to hire outside experts for internal capacity building and professional development. With a mission to strengthen arts providers, Ohio Arts Council supports projects like consulting, planning, evaluation, and staff training that enhance organizational skills and practices.
Ohio Arts Council
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Ohio Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, arts and cultural programs, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and community services. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help build capacity for youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and other community-focused programs across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency and workforce readiness, financial literacy, and community development or cultural enrichment, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental work can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants are typically for one year and may help strengthen organizational capacity within these program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Nature Conservancy Grants for Ohio Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and public agencies in Ohio can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians grants, with awards up to US $100,000 for fee or easement land acquisition. Funding can cover project capital, due diligence, stewardship, and community engagement costs for conservation within the Appalachians boundary.
The Nature Conservancy
Wayne County Community Foundation Support for Wellness
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Grants from Wayne County Community Foundation help Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits fund wellness and community success projects in Wayne County. Eligible organizations can request project, start-up, or capacity-building support to address issues like homelessness, food insecurity, elder care, or developmental disabilities, provided funded activities are completed within one year.
Wayne County Community Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on youth education, family services, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Funding can strengthen programs serving underserved youth and their families, which may include capacity-building needs.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
National Trust Grants for Ohio Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations in Ohio can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 for battlefield preservation planning and education projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation funding can support staff or consultants for preservation planning, organizational capacity building, and innovative public education or outreach efforts related to battlefields, viewsheds, and historic structures.
National Trust for Historic Preservation