Strengthening and Empowering Equitable Neighborhoods Grant in 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:  03/31/2026

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.

Grants are available for individuals, and neighborhood and community associations who propose a project that builds community and/or improves community relations. Project ideas themed around Worthington’s Vision Statements are of particular interest.

Prior SEEN Grant recipients improved their neighborhood through updated signage and landscaping, launched a disability book pilot project, encouraged intergenerational collaboration, and music projects, just to name a few.

Funding Information

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

Eligibility Criteria

The Grant Review Committee will consider the following eligible applicants:

• Residents of the Worthington School District who are working as:
• An individual or group.
  • An organization or neighborhood association.
  • If forming a new community organization or group, they are either a. building programs to benefit the Worthington community or b. supporting 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.