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Application process 1. Review our grantmaking guidelines:The Cleveland Foundation is the community foundation serving Greater Cleveland, including Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. It is made up of more than 1,300 funds representing individuals, families, organizations and corporations. Its mission is to enhance the lives of all...

2017 Grantmaking in Lake and Geauga Counties

We’re thrilled to announce $172,590 in grants from our Lake-Geauga Fund to organizations serving residents of Lake and Geauga counties. This year’s round of grants from the Lake-Geauga Fund brings our total support to Lake and Geauga counties to $2.8 million in 2017!Our history of support in Lake and Geauga counties Established in...

Fostering Equity in a Digital World

How many times a day do you rely on an internet connection? From checking the weather to paying bills, technology and internet access have become an integral part of succeeding in everyday life. While technology continues to advance – providing faster ways to access information, communicate with our loved ones and find job opportunities...

Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announces latest round of grants

Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announces latest round of grants Partners have now granted out more than $7 million in Phase II Release Date: 5.4.2021 CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund announced today its 13th cycle of biweekly grants as part of its Phase II efforts to support the Greater...

Celebrating Community Foundations

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Community Foundation Week 2016! Nov. 12-18, we’re joining more than 780 community foundations across the country celebrating this recognition week and the impact of our field in communities nationwide.  Cleveland roots As the world’s first community foundation and one of the largest today, the...