The GAR Foundation is accepting grant applications to support nonprofits who are helping to make Akron stronger, smarter, and more vibrant.
Donor Name: GAR Foundation
State: Ohio
City: Akron
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/03/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities
- Early Childhood through Higher Education
- Supporting programs that ensure Akron children are kindergarten ready and Akron Public Schools students are experiencing high-quality teaching and engaged learning.
- Economic, Workforce, & Community Development
- Supporting inclusive economic development, workforce programs that lead to family-sustaining jobs, and neighborhood-level community development.
- Arts & Culture
- Supporting anchor arts institutions as well as emerging and innovative arts to ensure Akron remains a vibrant, unique, and creative community.
- Basic Needs
- Supporting high-functioning organizations that provide the most basic human needs to Akron residents in crisis.
Eligibility Criteria
There are a few requirements you need to meet in order to qualify for a grant from GAR Foundation:
- You must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or have a fiscal sponsor.
- Your work must benefit residents of Akron, Ohio.
- Your work must fit into the priorities.
For more information, visit GAR Foundation.


