COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY

The Women's Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations, informal groups of women, and emerging grassroots organizations in Lorain County that serve women and children. The competitive grant program opens August 1 and has a September 1 deadline annually, with board decisions in October.

The Youth Fund is a youth-led grantmaking program managed by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, where 9th-12th grade students serve on an advisory board to recommend grants to nonprofits and organizations. The fund focuses on projects aligned with annual themes related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with the 2025–2026 cycle emphasizing sustainability. Grants support youth opportunities in areas such as environmental conservation, community gardens, and sustainable transportation.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers multiple grant cycles for nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County residents, including Community Grant Cycles (Arts & Culture, Education & Youth Development, Health & Human Services, Strengthening Lorain County), Affiliate Fund Cycles, and a monthly rolling Mini-Grant program. Applicants can access the online grant portal to submit applications by specified deadlines throughout the year.

The Community Foundation of Lorain County offers various grant cycles for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Lorain County, Ohio. Grants include Community Grant Cycles (Arts & Culture, Education & Youth, Health & Human Services), Affiliate Fund Cycles, and a Monthly Rolling Mini-Grant Cycle. Applications are submitted through an online grant portal with specific deadlines for each cycle.