Strengthening and Empowering Equitable Neighborhoods Fund – Ohio

The City of Worthington is seeking applications for its Strengthening and Empowering Equitable Neighborhoods Grant Program.

Donor Name: City of Worthington

State: Ohio

City: Worthington

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 06/30/2026

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Community Relations Commission (CRC) distributes funding through the Strengthening and Empowering Equitable Neighborhoods (SEEN) Grant Program for project ideas that will help build a stronger sense of community and align with its mission.

Funding Information

The Community Relations Commission has allocated a total of $4,000 in funding for applications.

Eligibility Criteria

Residents of the Worthington School District who are working as:

• An individual or group.
• An organization or neighborhood association.
  • New or emerging community organizations must either
    • Develop programs that benefit the Worthington community, or
    • Support individual neighborhoods
  • Informal groups must describe how they are organized and outline plans for collaboration and project sustainability, when applicable
  • Businesses are not eligible.
• Projects Must:
  • Meaningfully impact or support a neighborhood, geographical area, specific population, or the community as a whole
  • Take place on public property. Landscape improvements to private property are ineligible.
  • Not be for the benefit of or a marketing tool for a for-profit business.
• Cultural Events:
  • If the request is for a cultural event, the project must also:
  • Demonstrate strong matching funds, including in-kind support, with grant funding comprising no more than 30% of the total event budget
  • Include clear goals that contribute to long-term cultural and community vitality, rather than serving solely as entertainment.

For more information, visit City of Worthington.