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Funding includes nearly $600,000 in civic affairs grants Akron Community Foundation's board of directors announced nearly $4.5 million in quarterly grants and distributions, benefiting hundreds of nonprofits. The board approved 53 competitive civic affairs...

Funded projects range from accessibility and security upgrades to construction Akron Community Foundation's board of directors recently approved $330,000 in capital grants, selected by the foundation's Community Investment Committee. Every other year, the...

The fund will award grants to programs that enrich the lives of local women and girls The Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for programs that enrich the lives of local women and girls in the following areas:...

Bath Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant proposals from nonprofit organizations that enrich the Bath and Revere communities and improve residents' quality of life, beginning on Sept. 1. Grant applications will be...

Founders and current leaders of Bath Community Fund gathered with supporters on Aug. 15 at Crown Point Ecology Center to celebrate the fund's 10th anniversary of building community philanthropy in Bath Township. During the event, fund leaders also shared...

Akron Community Foundation has been named one of Crain's 2024 Best Employers in Ohio. For the complete list of winners and rankings, see CrainsCleveland.com/BestEmployers. The full Best Employers in Ohio list was announced at an event on Aug. 15. The ranking...

The Millennium Fund for Children of Akron Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of local children. Qualified nonprofits are eligible to receive a grant of up to $2,000. Established at the...

For Immediate Release  Contact:  Stephanie Marsh, Director of Communications  press@akronohio.gov or 330-256-1191  Yesterday, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik brought legislation to Akron City Council to accept a grant of $57,600 from the Akron...

Sugar Plum Tour will feature enchanting homes throughout Greater Akron The Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation invites Greater Akron residents to save the date for its 23rd annual Sugar Plum Tour of Holiday Homes. The Sugar Plum Tour is...

Father Norm Douglas, co-founder of Heart to Heart Leadership, has been named the 2024 recipient of Akron Community Foundation's Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award. The Catholic priest will receive the award at the annual Bert A. Polsky Humanitarian Award...