Early Childhood Education Grants from Ohio Children’s Foundation
Nonprofit organizations supporting early childhood development and learning can apply for Ohio Children’s Foundation grants of up to US $20,000 to serve at-risk children and families. Programs in Ohio that advance quality early childhood education, school readiness, literacy, and child-focused public policy may be eligible for funding and technical assistance.
Ohio Childrens Foundation
Ohio Youth and Family Funding via Kaulig Foundation
Ohio 501(c)(3) public charities serving children and families through education, health, athletics, or the arts can access funding via Kaulig Foundation to support programs in Northeast Ohio counties. Organizations with physics-related education or enrichment for youth that also promote children’s physical or emotional well-being may be eligible.
Kaulig Foundation
Maternal Health Funding for Nonprofits from Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Ohio and U.S. community-based nonprofit organizations improving maternal and infant health can seek funding to enhance care from pre-conception through postnatal support. Ohio health-focused groups, including those connected to physics or medical research, may be eligible if projects reduce disparities, address social needs, and demonstrate measurable maternal and child health outcomes through Elevance Health Foundation’s Maternal and Child Health Grant.
Elevance Health Foundation
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Support for Ohio Programs
Full proposal due Aug 1, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits with social, cultural, educational, civic, or physical well-being programs can access funding through the Thomas J. Emery Memorial, administered by Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Eligible organizations are generally located in Greater Cincinnati counties and can request capital or program support that may include physics-related education or community initiatives.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Hayswood Foundation
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations improving mental or physical health, education, or scholarships in Ohio’s Adams and Brown counties can apply for grants from Hayswood Foundation, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $140,000. Projects may include capital needs and must serve residents in the eligible northeastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio service area.
Hayswood Foundation
Joyce Foundation Support for Ohio Environment
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit and advocacy organizations advancing environmental policy and justice in Ohio and other Great Lakes states can seek funding for climate solutions and Great Lakes and drinking water initiatives. The Joyce Foundation primarily supports policy-focused work on carbon-free electricity, freshwater protection, and equitable access to clean, affordable water, especially in communities facing historic disinvestment.
The Joyce Foundation
Science and Community Funding from Sam J Frankino Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 7, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) organizations working on science, medical research, education, environment, arts, or human services can access funding through the Sam J Frankino Foundation; awards are more than US $1,000. Nonprofits in northeast Ohio counties may be eligible for projects benefiting children, families in need, health care, environmental stewardship, and related community initiatives.
Sam J Frankino Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Springfield Foundation
Applications due Aug 10, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, churches, and public entities serving Clark County, Ohio can seek Springfield Foundation’s competitive grants to support community programs in arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic affairs, and environmental or animal welfare initiatives. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, Springfield Foundation provides project support to 501(c)(3) organizations and qualified fiscal-sponsored groups across these fields.
Springfield Foundation
Health Program Grants for Ohio Nonprofits via Stark Community Foundation
Applications due Aug 21, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt agencies, and government entities in Stark County can seek funding for health and wellness programs that promote physical, emotional, and mental health. The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon, via Stark Community Foundation, supports well-planned initiatives benefiting communities in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas, and Eastern Wayne counties.
Stark Community Foundation
Sisters Health Foundation Support for Ohio Health
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions advancing community health, housing, or mental health services in Ohio’s Athens, Meigs, or Washington counties can access funding through Sisters Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program; awards more than US $5,000 for projects, capacity building, equipment, small capital, or general operating support that promote healthier, thriving communities.
Sisters Health Foundation
Pew Charitable Trusts Grants for Biomedical Research
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career assistant professors running independent biomedical labs at nominated institutions can receive US $75,000 - US $300,000 to support innovative research relevant to human health. Pew Charitable Trusts supports physics-related and other biomedical sciences in Ohio through institutional nominations, funding personnel, equipment, supplies, and travel for high-impact basic, translational, or applied projects.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Troy Foundation Support for Ohio Education
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and Covington Exempted Village Schools seeking funding for educational enrichment projects in Covington, Ohio can apply for grants supporting academics, arts, athletics, and general enrichment. The Troy Foundation’s Covington Education Foundation Grant may benefit K–12 or physics-related initiatives that enhance learning opportunities not otherwise available.
Troy Foundation
Penn National Gaming Community Grants in Ohio
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio counties where Penn National Gaming operates can seek funding for community development, education, human services, cultural programs, health initiatives, and veteran and military support. Grants from Penn National Gaming help Ohio organizations, including those with physics-related education or community programs, address local residents’ broad needs.
Penn National Gaming
JAH Foundation Support for Ohio Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio providing basic needs, disability services, Catholic education, or disaster relief can access funding through the JAH Foundation. Grants from JAH Foundation help Summit County groups, and select nearby counties, that may include physics-related programs serving people facing poverty, homelessness, disabilities, or emergencies.
JAH Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Community Foundation
Applications due Nov 16, 2026
Tax-exempt organizations and public agencies serving African Americans in Lorain County can apply for Community Foundation of Lorain County’s African American Community Fund to support community development, education, and public safety programs. Ohio groups working on collaborative, innovative initiatives that benefit African American residents may be eligible, including projects with potential for long-term, systemic impact.
Community Foundation of Lorain County
Community Impact Funding from CNX Foundation
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations in Ohio and the broader Appalachian Basin can apply for CNX Foundation’s grants to address food insecurity, children’s health, technology access, workforce preparation, and related needs. Programs that tangibly benefit under-resourced communities and align with priorities like clean water, reentry services, domestic abuse awareness, or opioid epidemic response may be eligible.
CNX Foundation
Impact 100 Culture and Education Grants in Ohio
Letter of inquiry due Dec 10, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) and 509(a) public charities in Ohio’s Tri-State counties can apply for Impact 100’s US $100,000 grants to launch or expand capital, start-up, technology, or program projects. Funding supports clearly defined, measurable initiatives in culture, education, environment, family, and health and wellness that address community needs in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Impact 100 Inc
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Grants for Ohio Women
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Ohio nonprofits serving women and girls through education, economic empowerment, health, safety, or gender equity initiatives can seek program funding up to US $10,000 in specified counties. Ohio organizations, including those with STEM or physics-related programming for girls, can access funding through Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley’s Women’s Giving Circle to support research-based, high-impact projects.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Community Foundation Support for Ohio Youth
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and government entities can seek funding for youth leadership, recreation, or economic mobility programs serving Belmont and Jefferson Counties. Focused on youth development and community stability, the Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley offers up to US $7,500, which may benefit physics-focused organizations with relevant educational or mentoring initiatives.
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
Youth Disability Services Funding from Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities or significant economic barriers in Greater Cincinnati can apply for funding to support education, health, cultural, social welfare, and recreation programs. Grants from Greater Cincinnati Foundation help Ohio organizations in Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren counties, plus nearby Kentucky and Indiana counties, with capital, operating, and limited endowment needs.
Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Education and Human Services Funding from Ingram-White Castle Foundation
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Ohio supporting disadvantaged students, strengthening educational institutions, or addressing critical human service needs can apply for program funding. With a mission to nourish those seeking knowledge and self-sufficiency, Ingram-White Castle Foundation provides primarily central Ohio education and human services programs with one-year grants that may benefit physics-related education or enrichment initiatives.
Ingram-White Castle Foundation
Elevance Health Foundation Grants for Ohio Behavioral Health
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Ohio nonprofits addressing behavioral health, including mental health and substance use disorders, can seek funding to expand treatment, prevention, and early-intervention programs. Focused on behavioral health, Elevance Health Foundation invites U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities to propose scalable, measurable initiatives that increase access to care and reduce loneliness for affected individuals, with emphasis on national and select state-based programs.
Elevance Health Foundation
Ohio Graduate Study Funding via Kosciuszko Foundation
Applications due Feb 17, 2027
Ohio graduate students of Polish descent can access funding through the Kosciuszko Foundation for full-time master’s or Ph.D. tuition in the U.S. or English medical schools in Poland, with awards from US $1,000 - US $12,000. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 3.0 GPA; all majors are considered.
Kosciuszko Foundation
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Community Grants
Applications due Mar 24, 2027
Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit and public organizations in Appalachian Ohio can receive US $500 - US $5,000 to support projects improving quality of life for African American communities. With a mission to strengthen Appalachian Ohio, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio funds arts, education, health, human services, community development, and environmental stewardship initiatives that may include physics-related programming.
Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
National Library of Medicine Grants for Ohio Health Information
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Ohio organizations that are NNLM Network members can seek funding to expand access to reliable health and biomedical information, especially for underrepresented communities, through training, outreach, and technology projects. Focused on health information access and literacy, the National Library of Medicine supports initiatives that may benefit institutions working at the intersection of health, education, and science. Awards are US $25,000.
National Library of Medicine
Elevance Health Foundation Support for Nutrition Programs
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running food-as-medicine or nutrition programs can apply for funding to improve clinical outcomes for people with diet-related conditions and increase access to healthy foods. Focused on food security and nutrition, Elevance Health Foundation invites U.S. initiatives, including those in Ohio, that offer scalable, culturally relevant interventions with measurable results.
Elevance Health Foundation
Siemer Family Foundation Grants for Ohio Education
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofits and community organizations improving education, family stability, or housing for children in central Ohio can apply for Siemer Family Foundation grants up to Up to US $30,000. Focused on educational opportunity, the foundation invites Ohio programs in K–12, early learning, literacy, after-school enrichment, and support for underprivileged families to seek project support.
Siemer Family Foundation