Posted on September 28, 2009

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Cleveland Foundation Awards $14.8 Million in Third-Quarter Grants

The Cleveland Foundation has announced third-quarter grants totaling $14.8 million to nonprofits in the Greater Cleveland area working to address a range of critical issues, including economic development, public education reform, basic human needs, and support for the arts.

Grantees include the Cleveland Center for Arts and Technology, which will receive $3 million to cover start-up costs; the Cleveland Orchestra, which was awarded $1.2 million to implement its Centennial Campaign, a ten-year fundraising effort designed to secure the orchestra's future and strengthen its relationship with the community; Cleveland Scholarship Programs, which will receive $685,000 for its postsecondary access initiative; and the Cleveland Foodbank, which was awarded $300,000 to help meet the growing demand for its services.

In addition, the foundation awarded $250,000 to ParkWorks for two major projects; $200,000 to the University of Akron Foundation for its Innovation Fund, which supports technology-based entrepreneurs and emerging businesses in Northeast Ohio; and $198,690 to the Cuyahoga County Public Library to strengthen its career counseling services and technology programs for local residents.

"We're very pleased with this round of grants to be able to meet many of the community's immediate needs," said Cleveland Foundation senior vice president Robert Eckardt, "while also continuing to invest in the region's future."

“Cleveland Foundation Announces $14.8 Million in Grants.” Cleveland Foundation Press Release 9/24/09.

Primary Subject: Community Improvement/Development
Secondary Subject(s): Human Services, Economic Crisis
Location(s): Cleveland, Ohio

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