Columbus Youth Foundation

Columbus Youth Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grantmaking Focus

The Columbus Youth Foundation is dedicated to supporting recreation and sports programs serving underprivileged youth in Franklinton and other urban neighborhoods of Columbus.   Proposals submitted for unrelated projects will not be considered.

Grant Application Instructions

The Columbus Youth Foundation has an annual grantmaking cycle.   Applicants are required to contact staff member to discuss project ideas prior to submitting a letter of intent.  The Columbus Youth Foundation online application is  accessible beginning in the month of November, and all applications must be submitted by the second Monday in January. Consult the events calendar for the actual deadline date.

After submitting a Letter of Intent, only those applications that best fit the foundation’s grantmaking interests and are strongly competitive will be forwarded to the full proposal stage. The applicants that move to this phase of the proposal process will be notified of the full-application deadline via e-mail.  Decisions for these applications are announced in April.

Only those applications following the official application process can be accepted. For those unfamiliar with the foundation’s application process, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the grant workshops that are held throughout the year. These workshops offer an overview of the grant application processes for all supporting foundations and The Columbus Foundation. Consult the events calendar for specific dates and registration.

Examples of Grants

In 2007, the grants made included:
  • Amethyst: $7,000 to support the SummerQuest Equestrian Program.
  • Columbus Recreation and Park Community Recreation Council: $4,000 to support equipment and camp scholarships for youth with disabilities.
  • Gladden Community House: $13,000 to support KIDS Inner-city Youth Soccer Program.
  • Miller Factory Corporation: $3,000 to support a summer recreation & sports program. 

Reporting Requirements

Grantees must complete a final report. These final reports are generally due 30 days following the end of your grant period.  Please refer to your grant award letter for the exact deadline date.  The format for final reports can be found in the Columbus Youth Foundation Application Packet

Publicity for Approved Grants

The Columbus Youth Foundation asks all nonprofit organizations receiving funding to help promote the vital role philanthropy plays in strengthening our community, and the importance of charitable giving to your organization’s effort to carry out its mission. Please refer to the publicity guidelines in our application packet.

Staff Contact

If you have questions about how your organization’s program might fit with the grantmaking interests of the Columbus Youth Foundation, please contact Sandi Smith at 614/251-4000 or by e-mail.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing technical problems with your grant submission or final report, please contact Heidi Trace at 614/251-4000 or by e-mail.