County grantErie County, OH
Erie County Community Foundation Community Grants
Offered by The Erie County Community Foundation
Found automatically on eriefoundation.org/grant-guidelines. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, churches, schools, and other tax-exempt entities serving Erie County, Ohio.
- How much
- Up to $10,000Projects falling outside stated priorities are limited to $10,000 or under. No explicit maximum stated for priority areas.
- By when
- Due Feb 1, 2027Two cycles annually: February 1 and August 1 deadlines at 11:59 pm ET. Applications due regardless of weekends or holidays.Recurring deadlines: Feb 1, Aug 1
Checked Oct 21, 2026
About this grant
The Erie County Community Foundation offers community grants to support projects serving Erie County, Ohio residents. Applicants can apply through the online grant portal with two annual cycles—February 1 and August 1 deadlines. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities, churches, schools, and other tax-exempt entities.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Must serve Erie County, Ohio residents. Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities, churches, schools, universities, and other tax-exempt entities. Churches, schools, and governmental entities covered by group exemption must provide group exemption letter and documentation of inclusion. Organizations cannot have outstanding or overdue grant reports. Cannot have already received funding in the same calendar year without prior approval. Projects must not be for advertising/sponsorships, annual campaigns, debt reduction, medical/research, political/lobbying, sectarian religious purposes, or fundraising event tickets. Direct payment to individuals prohibited; grants paid to sponsoring nonprofit on behalf of individual (education and health-related needs only).
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