Specialized Grants Program
Grantmaking Focus and Application Instructions
For some of the most specialized funds, The Columbus Foundation employs unique application
processes, approving grants to fulfill the intent of the donor. As such, the purposes, applications,
deadlines, and frequency of deadlines are specific to each fund (see below). PowerPhilanthropy
portraits are not required for these grant opportunities.
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Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F) |
Description |
Deadline |
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Teacher Mini-Grants |
Mini-grants (maximum of $500) to teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
March 15, May 15, October 15, December 15 |
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Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants |
Mini-grants (maximum of $1,000) to teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, enabling the teacher to purchase technology. |
December 15 |
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Traditional Grants |
Support to organizations serving children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
December 15 |
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Grants Outside of Franklin County |
Description |
Deadline |
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J. Floyd Dixon Memorial Fund |
Jackson County |
Last Friday in May |
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Allen Eiry Fund |
Support for programs serving frail elderly in the City of Tiffin and Seneca County. |
First Monday in November |
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John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund in cooperation with the Cambridge Foundation |
Guernsey County |
Last Friday in May |
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Robert E. and Genevieve G. Schaefer Fund for Chillicothe |
Ross County |
October 31 |
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B.A. Seitz Fund |
Seneca County |
Second Friday in November
Please contact Mr. Lee Martin |
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Neighborhood Grants |
Description |
Deadline |
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Neighborhood Partnership Grants |
Support to projects that are resident driven and designed. |
February |
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Scott’s Urban Garden Academy Fund |
Support to begin and maintain a thriving community garden. |
First Friday in October |
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Other Grants |
Description |
Deadline |
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Ann Ellis Fund |
Support of research on the prevention and treatment of glaucoma. |
October 1 |
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Jobs for Columbus Graduates |
Programs to prepare students for jobs after high school. |
Second Friday in March |
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Summer Camperships |
Support for summer camping experiences for disadvantaged children and youth. |
First Friday in January |
The Columbus Foundation asks all nonprofit organizations that receive 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.
Reporting Requirments
Requirements vary.
Staff Contact
Dottie Henderson, dhenders@columbusfoundation.org or 614/251-4000.