The Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF) is a supporting organization of the Cleveland Foundation that seeks to strengthen and build the capacity of organizations that promote the arts and cultures of communities of color, and to provide meaningful creative opportunities for artists of color.
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Applications are currently open for both the 2019 Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship, as well as the 2019-2020 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship! Learn more about both opportunities:
Summer Internship Program
Now in its 20th year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program connects undergraduate students with...
Because we couldn’t choose just one, we’re thrilled to announce the two local businesses selected by the Cleveland Foundation to receive investments as part of Cleveland Chain Reaction! Our Vice President, Strategic Grantmaking, Arts & Urban Design Initiatives Lillian Kuri was live on Fox 8 this morning to announce that, from more...
On May 10, we celebrated 103 years of community impact at the 2017 Cleveland Foundation Annual Meeting presented by KeyBank! Donors, board members, civic leaders, community partners and Greater Cleveland residents came together at Playhouse Square’s State Theatre to celebrate the exciting initiatives taking place in our community and...
Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual Centennial Trail 5K
All registration fees to benefit Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Release Date: 8.6.2019
CLEVELAND – Registration is now live for Cleveland Metroparks & Cleveland Foundation Centennial Trail 5K taking place Saturday, Sept...
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...
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...
Whether we’re looking for directions, accessing our bank account, registering to vote, attending a class or making an appointment for vaccination, our daily lives increasingly depend on an internet connection. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us to spend even more time connected to the internet, as schools, work and events have moved...
The local media landscape of Northeast Ohio reflects the alarming trends faced by newsrooms across the country. With financial and journalistic resources continuing to shrink, the gap between news organizations in Northeast Ohio and the diverse needs of consumers continues to widen, often at the unfortunate expense of residents seeking...
The COVID-19 pandemic is drastically affecting individuals, families, businesses, public agencies and nonprofit organizations across our community. As the pandemic and its effects continue to evolve, the need for help is – and will continue to be – staggering. In this uncertain and unprecedented time, we are inspired by the response...