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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Primarily makes grants to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions and government entities, and be located within Stark County or directly provide services to Stark County. Individuals may not apply for a grant but may contact Stark Help Central or ConnectWell for further assistance.

DATA-DRIVEN PHILANTHROPY

Stark Community Foundation's competitive grantmaking seeks to:

  • Align grantmaking and philanthropic services’ priorities and practices
  • Promote a culture of data-informed research that guides our grantmaking
  • Create strategic collaboratives to address community challenges

2023 Stark County Community Assessment

Data Workshop

Frequently Asked Questions

GRANT AMOUNT

Grant requests typically range from $2,500 to $50,000.

IMPORTANT DATES

Proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis in order to respond to ever-changing needs and opportunities that benefit the community.

Grant award recipients will be notified by email of the Board’s decision within one to two weeks after the Board meets.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications will be accepted. Apply online through Stark Community Foundation’s Grant Portal. Please be sure to check out the video tutorials available for further instruction.

EVALUATION

Organizations receiving grant funding from Stark Community Foundation's Community Responsive Grants Program are required to complete an evaluative report at the end of the grant period, which includes a written narrative on the impact of the grant and financial details of how the grant funds were spent. Failure to submit a final report will impact the organization's ability to secure future funding from Stark Community Foundation.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Grants Administrator Robyn Guedel at 234-458-2913 or rguedel@starkcf.org.


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Donate to Stark Community Foundation's Community Charitable Fund to respond to Stark County's evolving needs and opportunities.

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