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Eligibility

It is because of thoughtful and generous individuals, families and businesses that Stark Community Foundation and its family of donors are able to strengthen and impact our local community through grantmaking. Organizations eligible to apply for funding include: tax-exempt private agencies, 501(c)(3) organizations (that are recognized as public charities) and government entities located within Stark County or directly benefiting Stark County. The Foundation does not award grants to individuals except through scholarship funds.

Research our grant opportunities below. Click on each opportunity for detailed information about eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Grant Area

Deadline Date

Decision Month
Community Responsive Grants
If your organization’s need is related to COVID-19, please apply for a Community Responsive Grant. 		No deadline 8-10 weeks (on average) after applying
Initiatives
Protecting Stark’s FutureApril 01, 2021 June 2021
SummerTime KidsTBD TBD
Future of Food SecurityTBD TBD
Neighborhood Bridge Grant (Alliance)July 16, 2021 August 2021
Neighborhood Bridge Grant (Canton)July 16, 2021 August 2021
Neighborhood Bridge Grant (Massillon)July 16, 2021 August 2021
Neighborhood Partnership Grant (Alliance)TBD TBD
Neighborhood Partnership Grant (Canton)TBD TBD
Neighborhood Partnership Grant (Massillon)TBD TBD
Focused Funding
Carroll County Foundation Winter Grant CycleJanuary 15, 2021 February 2021
Massillon Community Charitable FundFebruary 22, 2021 April 2021
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Spring Grant CycleFebruary 26, 2021 May 2021
Carroll County Foundation Spring Grant CycleApril 15, 2021 May 2021
The Henry and Louise Timken Foundation May 07, 2021 June 2021
Carroll County Foundation Summer Grant CycleJuly 15, 2021 August 2021
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Fall Grant CycleAugust 31, 2021 October 2021
The William and Minnette Goldsmith Foundation September 03, 2021 November 2021
Carroll County Foundation Fall Grant CycleOctober 15, 2021 November 2021
The Women's FundTBD TBD

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