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...
Partners announce final round of phase 1 Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund grant recipients
Coalition designing potential phase 2 of fund to support ongoing needs of nonprofit partners confronting the impact of the pandemic
Release Date: 7.17.2020
CLEVELAND – The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund coalition...
The Greater Cleveland Interfaith Alliance (GCIA), launched with support from the Cleveland Foundation in 2015, strives to bring houses of worship together across lines of race, faith tradition, geography and more to serve the community. Formerly called the Greater Cleveland Faith Based Collaborative, the Alliance creates opportunities for...
Cleveland Foundation’s eighth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit will provide both in-person and virtual options on April 30
Luncheon keynote speaker is Michele Ghee, CEO of EBONY and JET magazines
Release Date: 3.22.2022
CLEVELAND – The eighth biennial African American Philanthropy Summit, presented by the African...
Launched in 2016, the Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship immerses talented, emerging leaders from across the country in the work of Cleveland’s public sector, providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, enhance their networks, and jumpstart a career in public service. With the goals of attracting and retaining...
Cleveland Foundation approves $27.5 million in third quarter grants
Foundation, donors grant more than $85.5 million year-to-date
Release Date: 9.29.2020
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors today announced $27.5 million in grants approved in the third quarter of 2020. Supporting residents in Cuyahoga, Lake and...
Cleveland Black Futures Fund announces nearly $1.4 million to 36 nonprofits in round four of grantmaking efforts
Release Date: 8.28.2023
CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation and its partners today announced $1.36 million to 36 organizations in the fourth round of grantmaking from the Cleveland Black Futures Fund (full list of...
Powerful things can happen when people come together. That’s the idea behind Neighborhood Connections’ Neighbor Up Network, a group of Greater Clevelanders who come together to share power, bridge boundaries and make an impact in their communities.
As we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and...
By Bri Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow
Are you ready for the supersized celebration of the fifth anniversary of Common Ground? If not, by the time you’re done reading this, you’ll be a #CG2021 semi-pro. Let’s go down the list; first things first, conversations will take place over two weeks...
Everyone wants a seat at the table. Now celebrating its 5th anniversary, Common Ground offers the ability to take a seat – or to set the table for others – and participate in community conversations designed to encourage and foster new connections. Common Ground challenges individuals, organizations and community leaders to build...