Specialized Grants Program
Grantmaking Focus and Application Instructions
For some of the most specialized funds, The Columbus Foundation employs unique application
processes, approving grants to fulfill the intent of the donor. As such, the purposes, applications,
deadlines, and frequency of deadlines are specific to each fund (see below). PowerPhilanthropy
portraits are not required for these grant opportunities.
Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F)
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Description |
Deadline |
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Teacher Mini-Grants
DEAF Teacher Application and Evaluation
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Mini-grants (maximum of $500) to teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
March 15, May 15, October 15, December 15 |
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Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants |
Mini-grants (maximum of $1,000) to teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, enabling the teacher to purchase technology. |
December 15 |
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Traditional Grants
Evaluation Form |
Support to organizations serving children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. |
December 15 |
Reporting Requirements
Final reports are due by June 1 following the end of your project.
Staff Contact
Emily Savors,
esavors@columbusfoundation.org or 614/251-4000.
Funds Outside of Franklin County
Reporting Requirements
Final reports are due 30 days following the end of the grant period.
Staff Contact
Dottie Henderson, dhenderson@columbusfoundation.org or 614/251-4000.
Neighborhood Grants
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Description |
Deadline |
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Neighborhood Partnership Grants |
Support to projects that are resident driven and designed. |
Last Friday in January |
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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Community Garden Academy Fund |
Support to begin and maintain a thriving community garden. |
Friday, October 16 |
Reporting Requirements
Final reports are due 30 days following the end of the grant period.
Staff Contact
Dottie Henderson, dhenderson@columbusfoundation.org or 614/251-4000.
Other Grants
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Description |
Deadline |
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Ann Ellis Fund |
Support of research on the prevention and treatment of glaucoma. |
October 1 |
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Jobs for Columbus Graduates |
Programs to prepare students for jobs after high school. |
Second Friday in March |
Reporting Requirements
Final reports are due 30 days following the end of the grant period.
Staff Contact
Dottie Henderson, dhenderson@columbusfoundation.org or 614/251-4000.
The Columbus Foundation asks all nonprofit organizations that receive funding to help promote the vital role philanthropy plays in strengthening and improving our community. Please refer to the Foundation’s
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