As residents in Puerto Rico and Florida grapple with catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, organizations in the communities impacted and across the country are mobilizing to provide relief. Generous donors are also responding to these back-to-back crises in an effort to fulfill the humanitarian needs. If you are searching for...
By Sinegugu Gasa, Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellow for Community Narrative and Engagement
Why do we celebrate Black History Month?
Did you know that each year, Black History Month focuses on a particular theme to accompany the month-long reflections and celebrations of our nation’s history? This year’s theme is...
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund partners announce recipients of third week of grantmaking
Community raises more than $7.1 million, grants to date exceed $2 million to support frontline nonprofit organizations in Greater Cleveland
Release Date: 4.10.2020
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund...
By Cameron Aloway, Cleveland Foundation Marketing & Communications Intern
In Greater Cleveland, we take pride in the natural beauty of our region. From the subtle wonders of the Cleveland Metroparks to the picturesque scenery of Lake Erie, it is undeniable that our region is truly one of a kind. However, it is becoming more...
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced students across the community to learn from home and complete their schoolwork online. However, many families – especially those living in poverty – don’t have access to a computer or high-speed internet in their homes. It’s estimated that nearly a quarter of Cuyahoga County households have no...
Our #SummerOfPurpose blog series follows this year’s Cleveland Foundation Summer Interns as they spend 11 weeks working with Cleveland-area nonprofit and public sector organizations. In today’s blog we hear from Noni Thomas, who is working with Cuyahoga Community College Creative Arts Academy supporting program management...
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About the Fund
The Great Lakes region receives only 5% of national LGBTQ+ philanthropic funding and has seen a decline in recent years. Focusing on local partners, the LGBTQ+ Opportunity Fund will raise and grant resources for Greater Cleveland organizations serving...
Release Date: 5.3.24
Cleveland Black Futures Fund announces fifth grant opportunity to support Black leaders and Black-serving organizations
Application portal opens May 13; technical assistance workshops and grant-writing support available
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Foundation today announced the upcoming fifth round of grantmaking...
Greater Cleveland coalition announces second round of 2020 census outreach microgrants to 23 organizations
More than $150,000 awarded to date to reach Hard-to-Count populations
Release Date: 6.10.2020
CLEVELAND – The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation and two members of the Ohio...
Cleveland Black Futures Fund releases RFP, application portal opens Jan. 25
Virtual support available prior to deadline including webinar, office hours and a town hall
Release Date: 1.21.2021
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation today released a request for proposals for the initial round of grantmaking from the Cleveland Black...