Grant Deadline Approaching for SummerTime Kids

February 28, 2025

Stark Community Foundation is currently accepting grant proposals for its SummerTime Kids initiative until 4:30 p.m. on March 7.

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, such as 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 recognized as a public charity or government serving the Stark County community. Preference will be given to summer programs that:

• challenge youth to learn, grow and build character through educational programs and activities
• 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
• engage youth in arts, culture and outdoor exploration
• introduce youth to new experiences on area college campuses
• inspire learning and broaden horizons through field trips
• improve literacy through reading programs

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

SummerTime Kids grants are made possible through the generous support of Stark Community Foundation donors dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Since its inception in 1992, SummerTime Kids has awarded more than $1.5 million in support of youth summer programs.

For more information, contact Grants Administrator Robyn E. Guedel at 234-458-2913 or grantsadministration@starkcf.org.