Responding to the Community’s Ideas and Proposals

We have always been invested in the community, and responding to your ideas and proposals is one of our greatest priorities.

Our community responsive team acts as the front door to the foundation. We help organizations – large and small, relatively new and established – identify their highest priorities and guide them to funding.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis, so you may apply for a grant at any time. In 2008, we approved more than 240 responsive grants to our local nonprofit partners, with an average grant of about $50,000.

Meet the community responsive grantmaking team  

We give priority to grant requests for programs or ideas that: 

• Improve access to services or programs for vulnerable and underserved populations
• Strengthen nonprofit organizations
• Test new ideas and different partnerships
• Support policy and advocacy

Ready to learn more? Get started:

• Begin grant application process 
• Read grantmaking guidelines 
• See recent grants 
• Browse frequently asked questions 
• Discover our work in Lake and Geauga counties 
• Listen to our grantmaking podcasts 
• Download forms and resources