Grant Deadline Approaching for SummerTime Kids

February 24, 2023

Stark Community Foundation is accepting grant proposals for its SummerTime Kids initiative until 4:30 p.m. on March 10.

SummerTime Kids provides grants up to $2,000 to imaginative and unique summer programs benefiting Stark County youth. Guided by a volunteer committee and Foundation staff, SummerTime Kids awards approximately $70,000 each year to fund various programs, including museum trips, day camps, summer reading programs and backpack giveaways.

To be considered for funding, eligible applicants must be a tax-exempt private agency, 501(c)(3) organization (that is recognized as a public charity) or government entity and serve the Stark County community. Preference will be given to summer programs that:

• address behavioral and mental health needs of youth
• help make up for learning deficits due to COVID-19
• challenge youth to learn, grow and build character through educational programs and activities
• engage youth in arts, culture and outdoor exploration
• introduce youth to new experiences on area college campuses
• reading programs geared toward improving literacy
• fill a need or gap in a low-income area such as provide healthy summer meals and snacks and provide transportation to and from activities

To apply and learn more about the funding opportunity, visit www.starkcf.org/stk. Grant recipients will be announced in April.

SummerTime Kids grants are made possible through the generous support of Stark Community Foundation donors who want to make a difference in the community. Since inception in 1992, SummerTime Kids has provided more than $1.5 million in support of youth summer programs.

For more information, contact Grants Administrator Dana S. Johnson at 234-458-2915 or grantsadministration@starkcf.org.