Before arriving in Cleveland, I did not know what to expect. Being from New York City, I never dreamed about coming here. I did not know much about the city or even the genuine love and kindness I was about to witness, as well as receive, from the nonprofits in Cleveland. My first stop was NewBridge.NewBridge - Center for Arts &...
Applications are currently open for both the 2021 Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship, as well as the 2021-2022 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship! Learn more about both opportunities:
Summer Internship Program
Now in its 22nd year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program connects undergraduate students...
Information for 2025 Summer Intern Applicants
Applications for the 2025 Summer Internship Program will be accepted through Monday, February 3, 2025.
Semi-finalist interviews will be conducted through mid-March.
Interns will be notified of their acceptance into the program through mid-April.
The internship program formally...
Nonprofit organizations across Greater Cleveland are working hard, day in and day out, to serve our community across nearly every field and area of interest. What they have in common is a need for the financial resources and stability that allow them to focus on their mission and make their greatest possible impact. Through our...
Greater Cleveland coalition announces 15 recipients in third round of 2020 census outreach microgrants
More than $200,000 awarded to date to reach hard-to-count populations
Release Date: 8.18.2020
CLEVELAND – The Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, Saint Luke’s Foundation and...
Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Foundation Announce Centennial Trail 5K
All registration fees to benefit the Cleveland Metroparks Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund of the Cleveland Foundation
Release Date: 8.2.2018
CLEVELAND – Cleveland Metroparks and the Cleveland Foundation are holding the first annual Cleveland Metroparks and...
For the past 25 years, the Cleveland Foundation has worked with our donors to enhance the lives of residents in Lake and Geauga Counties, providing more than $32.8 million in grants. At the December 18, 2015, meeting of the Cleveland Foundation board of directors, the board reiterated our commitment to Lake and Geauga Counties by...
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...
Applications are currently open for both the 2023 Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship, as well as the 2023-2024 Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship! Learn more about both opportunities:
Summer Internship Program
Now in its 24th year, the Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program connects undergraduate students...
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The Cleveland Foundation exists to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Greater Cleveland. Our ability to achieve this mission and to foster a commitment to excellence can best be pursued if our workforce, grantees, donors, partners, vendors and governing body include individuals of diverse...