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Point of Pride's HRT Access Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. Recipients receive 18 months of HRT-related care including telemedical visits, lab work, medical letters, and prescription cost coverage through partner providers.

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 Hardin County Community Foundation awards grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations operating programs that benefit Hardin County residents. Applications are accepted annually from February 1st to February 28th, with funding priorities including innovative community solutions, youth and senior programs, and collaborative initiatives.

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, will award environmental justice grants to community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations working in underserved communities throughout the Great Lakes region. The program distributes $52 million over three years in three tiers (Assessment and Engagement, Community Education and Planning, and Project Development and Implementation) supporting environmental health, air/water quality, healthy homes, food access, green infrastructure, and related priorities.

The Small Grants Program, established through a gift of real estate from P.K. Desai, provides funding for capital items and projects that solve problems and deliver services in Greene County, Ohio. Grants are limited to $1,000 or less and support charitable organizations with well-planned approaches to community needs.

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.

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 Cleveland Foundation offers a standard grant application open year-round for tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations serving Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties in Ohio. Grants are also made to government agencies and churches. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with periodic deadlines, and organizations must register in the Grants Gateway portal to apply.

The Adams County Community Foundation offers Simple Grants of up to $500 to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations operating or proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Adams County, Ohio. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

A quick-turnaround grant program from Marietta Community Foundation designed to address basic needs and small challenges for nonprofits. Applications are accepted year-round and evaluated quarterly with decisions made within 30-45 days.

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.

Stark Community Foundation's Community Responsive Grants Program invests in organizations responding to Stark County's evolving needs and opportunities. The Foundation reviews grant proposals on an ongoing basis, with the Board of Directors considering new proposals at their January 2026 meeting.

The Northern New York Community Foundation's Grants for Good program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations located in and serving Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties to support projects that directly impact their mission and community quality of life. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with four review cycles per year, with deadlines in February, April, July, and October.

The Next Step Education Program provides financial support to individuals in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties pursuing postsecondary education and career training, including undergraduate degrees, technical credentials, professional certifications, and industry-recognized licenses. Awards up to $2,000 can be used for tuition, books, and course-related expenses, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

The Employment Resource Fund is a local, self-sustaining work and education fund that provides grants to Wayne County nonprofits with employment programs aimed at increasing job success for adults. The Steering Committee accepts grant applications for new employment-related initiatives on a rolling basis.

The Erie County Community Foundation offers community grants to support projects serving Erie County, Ohio residents. Applications are accepted twice yearly with February 1 and August 1 deadlines through an online portal. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental entities, churches, schools, and other tax-exempt organizations.

Point of Pride's Annual Transgender Surgery Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming surgery. The program is a scholarship-like grant that covers surgical costs for eligible procedures performed in the United States. Applications open November 1 and close November 30 each year.