Summer Internship Application Information

Information for 2024 Summer Intern Applicants Applications for the 2024 Summer Internship Program will be accepted through Thursday, February 1st, 2024. 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...

Press Archive

532 Items20242024 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards winners include stories that navigate racial politics’ influence on Asian-American identity, Indigenous people’s shaping of American history, and race at the intersection of art and history Press Release2024 African American Philanthropy Summit to Spotlight Philanthropy and the Black...

Earth Day, Every Day

Holidays like Earth Day and Arbor Day remind us to protect and appreciate our invaluable natural resources. At the Cleveland Foundation, a healthy environment is a year-round priority. Since our start over a century ago, we’ve led efforts to preserve public greenspaces and protect our environment. On the heels of Earth Day, and...

Scholarship FAQs

Answering Your Questions Expand AllWho can apply for a scholarship offered through the Cleveland Foundation?Please see our "How to Apply" page for all the details. The scholarships have varied and diverse criteria beyond the universal requirements. Visit our Scholarship Listings page where you can click on individual scholarships for...

Public Service Fellowship Application Information

Applications for the 2024-2025 Public Service Fellowship Program are currently being reviewed and will continue to be accepted for consideration through March 18, 2024.   Details on Eligibility & How to Apply: Applicants must be: College graduates who earned their undergraduate degrees between spring 2020 and spring 2024 or...

Grantmaking FAQs

Answers to Your Questions Expand AllWhat types of programs do you fund? The Cleveland Foundation makes most of its grants to tax-exempt agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations (public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service) in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Some grants are also made to government agencies and...

Arts & Culture

Give to Arts Advancement A vibrant arts and cultural community has long been one of Cleveland’s greatest assets. Together with our partners and donors, we work to ensure Greater Cleveland enjoys abundance, equity and excellence in arts and culture.   Creative Fusion Since 2008, the Cleveland Foundation has brought more...

Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement

Give to Neighborhood Revitalization We believe all Greater Cleveland residents deserve vibrant, healthy neighborhoods. Together with donors and community partners, we focus on the intersections of: People: connecting residents in meaningful ways; Place: enhancements to the built and natural environment; and Power: organizing...