Ohio Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for support, with priority for BIPOC-led groups. Focused on economic development across work, home, and play, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations serving designated U.S. Bank communities to seek collaborative, high-impact funding.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth Programs
Focused on children, education, and health and human services, the Costco Foundation invites Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits to request monetary support for community programs. BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations may be eligible if their work benefits children, youth, or families and demonstrates measurable outcomes, community collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Ohio Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in Ohio can apply for grants up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. The Dan Paul Foundation supports efforts such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education, which may benefit BIPOC communities and other underserved youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Ohio Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Ohio and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include BIPOC-focused initiatives, develop innovative, scalable social impact solutions.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm in Ohio and nationwide. Focused on long-term impact, these Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants may benefit BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving programs addressing housing, disaster preparedness, job training, or academic success.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support programs like food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Ohio organizations serving BIPOC communities may be eligible if their work fits these priorities; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Ohio organizations and social enterprises serving urban low-income children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability may be eligible for project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds entities with a U.S. TIN whose work aligns with its mission and values and fits its focus areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities in Ohio and worldwide can apply for support from the Semnani Family Foundation. The foundation funds programs such as healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, hunger relief, homelessness, and other human and social services, including work benefiting BIPOC communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Ohio Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs serving communities in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds used domestically, and BIPOC-led or -serving groups in Ohio may be competitive applicants.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Development
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants support economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities, and BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations may be strong candidates.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Disadvantaged
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, including those serving BIPOC communities in Ohio. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3) or qualifying foreign entities focused on poverty, disability, social exclusion, or humanitarian relief, with at least 90% of funds reaching beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Ohio Education Equity Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on education policy and economic mobility for BIPOC communities in Ohio can access funding via the Joyce Foundation to advance research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation. Grants support K-12 and post-secondary policies that improve educator effectiveness, college and career readiness, and post-secondary success for historically underserved young people in the Great Lakes region.
The Joyce Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing community hardships through education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, or related services can apply for Robinson Foundation support; organizations must serve the Southern U.S. region. Grants may benefit BIPOC-focused programs in Ohio only if they operate below the Mason-Dixon line and meet the three-year operating requirement.
Robinson Foundation
Ohio Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Ohio community service nonprofits can access funding through Insperity for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity provides Ohio organizations with support if they are 501(c)(3) charities connected to Insperity clients, employees, or communities where employees live and work; BIPOC-led or serving groups may be eligible.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Ohio Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Ohio can seek funding to advance their programs. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with support that may benefit BIPOC-focused initiatives within these areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities in Ohio communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, environmental, and community enrichment programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects within 30 miles of its manufacturing communities, which may benefit BIPOC-focused initiatives serving these local areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving vulnerable families, at-risk youth, or survivors of domestic violence can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s invitation-only grants to support basic needs, enrichment, and workforce readiness programs. Eligible organizations must be within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office and meet mission and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Ohio Communities
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Ohio can seek funding for environmental and human services programs, including general operating support. Focused on community and environmental initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted grants, which may benefit organizations serving BIPOC communities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Ohio Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Grants from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help Ohio nonprofits fund community-based programs, including arts and culture, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. IRS-qualified organizations serving BIPOC communities may be especially interested in this opportunity.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can seek funding from Ameriprise Financial to support programs in hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and community development. Ohio groups serving BIPOC communities may be eligible if they operate in the U.S., show measurable outcomes, and align with Ameriprise focus areas and volunteer engagement priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations may be competitive if their projects align with these program areas and other foundation guidelines.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Democracy and Civic Power Grants from Scherman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Ohio advancing BIPOC-led democracy and civic engagement can apply for Scherman Foundation’s Democracy Program grants, awarding US $40,000 - US $200,000 for movement-building work. Funding supports state-level organizing, voting rights, integrated voter engagement, and arts and culture strategies that build political power in BIPOC communities.
Scherman Foundation Inc.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life for underserved and underrepresented people can seek project, operating, or capital support for community programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides U.S.-based organizations in its business footprint with funding for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may benefit BIPOC-focused initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Ohio Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio serving youth and families through education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs supporting underserved or BIPOC communities in these areas may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Needmor Fund Community Organizing Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Ohio community organizing groups focused on social justice and democracy can receive general operating support to build power among low- and moderate-income communities. Needmor Fund for Social Justice supports multi-issue, membership-based organizations using direct action and long-term base building, with potential funding for up to three years within its Midwest core grants program.
Needmor Fund For Social Justice
Racial Justice Project Grants for Nonprofits from Ohio State Bar Foundation
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations in Ohio advancing racial and ethnic justice can apply for the Ohio State Bar Foundation’s Racial Justice Initiative project grants. Funding supports initiatives that challenge systemic racism, educate the public, collaborate with legal systems, and remove legal barriers for BIPOC communities, focusing on long-term, structural change.
Ohio State Bar Foundation
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio with strong, replicable community partnerships may be eligible for the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary collaborations improving lives and addressing social issues. U.S. nonprofits working with public, private, or social sector partners can gain recognition for impactful, scalable models that strengthen communities, including those serving BIPOC residents.
Mutual Of America Foundation