Paul G. Duke Foundation

Grantmaking Focus

The Paul G. Duke Foundation’s grantmaking efforts focus upon programs benefiting children, young adults, and the family in the Miami County area (includes contiguous counties); with limited grantmaking in the central Ohio area. Grants are made in the areas of the arts, education, health, and social services and are made for both general and specific project support, including seed money for innovative programs. Grants for capital projects are made in the Miami County area only. The Duke Foundation has frequently made challenge grants for projects to encourage matching gifts or additional funding from other donors. 
 

Grant Application Instructions

The Paul G. Duke Foundation has two grantmaking cycles per year. The application deadlines are the first working day in April and August. Decisions for these application cycles are announced by the end of June and November. In order for an application to be complete, the organization must submit eight (8) complete sets of the full proposal consisting of a cover sheet and proposal requirements as detailed in the Paul G. Duke Foundation Application Packet. All copies of the proposal should be on 3-hole punch paper and double sided is appreciated. Applicants should contact our staff via e-mail 60 to 90 days in advance of the application deadline to discuss your proposal.


Only those applications following the official application process can be accepted. For those unfamiliar with the foundation’s application process, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the grant workshops that are held throughout the year. These workshops offer an overview of the grant application processes for all supporting foundations and The Columbus Foundation. Consult the community events calendar for specific dates and registration.

Examples of Grants

Miami County grants have included:
  • Friends of the Hayner: $25,000 to support HVAC system replacement.
  • The Future Begins Today: $25,000 to support operations.
  • Partners In Hope Incorporated: $13,000 to support Move the Mountain Leadership Center.
  • Piqua Heritage Festival: $4,544 to support Labor Day Weekend Festival.
  • Troy Recreation Association: $6,000 to support the Summer Lunch Buddies Program.

Franklin County grants have inlcuded:
  • Columbus Zoological Park Association: $11,637 to support Habitat Hollow After School Program in partnership with Homeless Families Foundation
  • Material Assistance Providers: $5,000 to support operations.


Reporting Requirements

Grantees must complete a final report. These final reports are generally due 30 days following the end of your grant period.  Please refer to your grant award letter for the exact deadline date. 

 

Publicity for Approved Grants

The Paul G. Duke Foundation asks all nonprofit organizations receiving funding to help promote the vital role philanthropy plays in strengthening our community, and the importance of charitable giving to your organization’s effort to carry out its mission. 

Staff Contact

If you have questions about how your organization’s program might fit with the grantmaking interests of the Paul G. Duke Foundation, please contact our staff via e-mail. Be sure to include a brief summary of the program. 

 

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing technical problems with your grant submission or final report, please contact the Supporting Foundations department at 614/251-4000 or by e-mail.