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The foundation allocates money to local nonprofits in two ways. One way is through responsive grantmaking, which means nonprofits apply for funding and we distribute based on greatest need. The other way is through proactive grantmaking, which allows the foundation to make targeted, long-term grants for larger...
In November 2018, we awarded a $149,800 grant to North Coast Community Homes Inc. supporting an international design accessibility challenge to stimulate innovative thinking around affordable and accessible living in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood. In this guest blog, ZeroThreshold competition juror Sheena McGee talks about the...
A coalition of Northeast Ohio philanthropic, corporate and civic partners have joined together to launch the second phase of the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund for continued support to nonprofit organizations dealing directly with the ongoing effects of the pandemic in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.
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Cleveland Foundation announces grant for new Cleveland Public Library/Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch design competitionProject to reflect the legacies of Dr. King and the surrounding Greater University Circle neighborhoodsRelease Date: 10.16.2017CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Foundation board of directors today announced a $93,000 grant to...
Cleveland Foundation announces Creative Fusion: Waterways to Waterways
Release Date: 1.31.2019
CLEVELAND – As part of the lead up to the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River catching fire on June 22, 1969, the Cleveland Foundation’s Creative Fusion: Waterways to Waterways Edition will bring together a group of international and...
Cleveland Public Library (CPL) has the opportunity to construct a brand new Martin Luther King Jr. branch in Greater University Circle, and an iconic design is a priority for its plans. We’re excited to be involved in this project – and continue our commitment to thoughtful development in Greater University Circle – with a $93,000...
Cleveland meets Havana: Cleveland Foundation to welcome Cuban artists this spring for Creative Fusion: Cuba EditionCohort of Cuban and Cleveland artists will participate in historic arts and community engagement projects through the foundation’s international artist residency program. release date: 1.5.2017CLEVELAND – The Cleveland...
The Cleveland Arts Prize Board of Trustees announces the 58th Annual Award Winners
Honorees recognized in the following categories:
Release Date: 08.02.18
EMERGING ARTIST AWARD (2)
Darius Steward
Visual Arts
Darius Steward knows that visual communication can serve as an agent for change with the power to break racial...
Since 2008, the Cleveland Foundation has brought more than 90 accomplished or rapidly rising artists from around the world to Cleveland as part of the Creative Fusion international arts residency program. Beginning in 2016, the program strengthened collaboration between local Cleveland artists and the visiting artists by focusing each...