In response to recent events across the nation and within Toledo, the Foundation created the Equity & Access Initiative Fund to proactively address the concerns raised by communities that are disproportionately impacted by inequity and lack of access in the Greater Toledo area. Competitive proposals will address one or more focus areas: Advocacy, Employment, Economic Development and Nonprofit Capacity.

Supports projects in the following areas:

• Programs that promote overall fitness and wellness of children
• Projects that encourage activities during cold weather months

Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund grants support

• Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 21 in northwest Ohio
• Priority consideration will be given to organizations and programs that serve youth who have had contact with the juvenile justice system, experienced school suspension or expulsion, or have other behavioral challenges
• Preference will be given to Wood County organization

To access the online application click here. 

Katherine Smith Funds for Youth support projects in the following areas:

• Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio
• Programs that benefit youth residing in Lucas or Wood Counties
• Program operational expenses for existing services
• Program expenditures associated with establishment of new programs

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Grants support projects in the following areas:

• Programs that promote overall fitness and wellness of children.
• Projects that encourage activities during warm weather months.
• Capital projects designed to maintain or construct new sporting venues

To access the online application click here.  

Applications are accepted on a continual basis.  Grants from this fund:

• Support projects, programs or services that provide educational opportunities that promote greater understanding of Muslims and the Islamic faith;
• May be used to support multi-faith events if there is a significant emphasis on the Islamic faith;
• Are limited and will be awarded on a competitive basis.

To access the online application click here.

To access the online application, click here.