The Cleveland Foundation is offering grant opportunities to organizations in Greater Cleveland, including Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. Eligible organizations must have an IRS designation of 501(c)3 - Public Charity or be a government agency. The foundation prioritizes funding in areas such as Arts & Culture, Economic & Workforce Development, Education, Environment, Health & Human Services, Leadership Development, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement, and Youth & Social Services. They generally do not make grants to individuals, for-profit/commercial organizations, religious organizations for religious purposes, and more.

To apply for a grant opportunity from the Cleveland Foundation, organizations need to complete several steps. First, they should review the foundation's grantmaking guidelines to ensure eligibility. Then they need to obtain a username and password by completing an online request form. After that, they should establish or update their organization profile on the Grants Login platform. Finally, applicants are required to submit a grant inquiry outlining basic information about their proposed project. If the project aligns with the foundation's guidelines, applicants will receive an email requesting a full application.

It's important to note that funding levels are not predetermined by the foundation and should be requested based on the organization's needs and capacity. Grants are typically made for one to two years but can be longer depending on program priorities. The foundation does not fund projects already underway or completed.

For grants over $250,000, there is a quarterly decision process with specific deadlines for inquiries and full applications. Additionally, there is a separate application process for individual Affiliated Funds (supporting organizations), which has biannual deadlines of August 1 and March 1.

Applicants can access the Grants Login platform through the provided link and contact the Grants Management staff for further assistance or questions regarding the application process.