SummerTimeKids

SummerTime Kids is a competitive grant initiative of Stark Community Foundation. Guided by a volunteer committee and Foundation staff, it provides grants up to $2,000 to imaginative and unique summer youth programs. These types of programs enrich the loves of the youth who participate and benefit the community as a whole.

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Eligibility Requirements

Primarily makes grants to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions, or government entity located within Stark County, Ohio only or directly benefiting Stark County.

Preference will be given to programs that:

• Challenge youth to learn, grow and build character
• Provide educational programs and activities, such as reading or math programs and STEM experiences
• Engage youth in arts, culture and outdoor exploration
• Introduce youth to new experiences and field trips, such as trips to museums and area college campuses and physical activities
• Fill a need or gap, such as providing healthy meals and snacks, transportation or family support

Multiple applications from the same organization will be accepted only if the program serves a different population of children.

Grant Amount

Up to $2,000

Grant Restrictions

• The Foundation does not fund inflatables or gift cards
• If providing transportation, proof of insurance is required

Important Dates

Application Opens: Nov. 24, 2025
Application Deadline: Jan. 16, 2026
Awards: March 2026

Grant award recipients will be notified by email of the Committee’s decision.

Application Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted. Apply online through Stark Community Foundation’s Grant Portal.

Evaluation

Organizations receiving grant funding from the SummerTime Kids initiative are required to complete an evaluative report at the end of the grant period. This report must include 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.

Recent Grants

2024 Grants
2022 Grants

Questions?

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

Give

Donate to the SummerTime Kids Fund and enrich the lives of youth in our community.