Ohio Childrens Foundation Grants

Grants to organizations, with the Foundation's primary interest in early childhood development and learning for children ages 0-5, including direct services and advocacy for public policies that expand high-quality early childhood education. Past grants (2021-2022 examples and the past three years) ranged from $600 to $20,000; this is historical, not a hard limit. Eligible applicants: The Foundation does not fund Facilities and Administrative costs of universities.; Requests must be sent by email as a PDF to Randall Cobb, Chief Operating Officer, at info@ohiochildrensfoundation.org.; The PDF should include a 1-3 page letter that describes the project, its objectives, time frame, total cost, the amount you are requesting, contact person(s), a business mailing address, phone number and Federal Employer Identification Number.; The PDF should include a page containing the budget (revenue and expenses) for the organization or program, including the grant requested from the Foundation.; Primary interest is in early childhood development and learning, targeting children ages 0-5.; The Foundation looks for initiatives that understand the importance of early brain and language development.; The Foundation looks for initiatives that enable children to develop the physical and social skills, and confidence that will assure a better start in life.; The Foundation looks for initiatives that provide parents with tools to talk and read with their children from the day they are born.; The Foundation looks for initiatives that minimize the toxic stress that impairs a young child's potential to thrive.; The Foundation looks for initiatives that advocate for public policies that expand the provision of high quality early childhood education in neighborhoods and communities.. From the foundation's site: "Grant proposals may be submitted at any time."