GrantTalk Ep 43 | The Community Fund of Ohio is Empowering the Disabled with Grants | Sharon McGraw

In this episode of GrantTalk, host Libby Hikind chats with Sharon McGraw, Ed.D, Grant Program Officer at Community Fund Ohio, about how the foundation supports people with disabilities through targeted funding for individuals and nonprofits. 🧠🏠

🎯 Quick Overview

📍 Location: Ohio

💰 Grant Pool (2024): $700,000+

🙋‍♂️ Individuals: $2,500–$7,500

🏢 Nonprofits: Up to $25,000

📆 Cycles: Quarterly (individuals) & Semi-annual (nonprofits)

🗓️ Next Round Opens: February 2025 Community Fund Ohio offers two types of grants to individuals, depending on benefit status, and awards larger grants to nonprofits working in the disability space. Sharon also shares insight on how the grant cycle is evolving, tips for strong applications, and how their process centers transparency and accessibility. 📝✨

🔗 Grant Links:

• Individual Grant: https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/215740/grant.html

• Nonprofit Grant: https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/216154/grant.html

• Community Fund Grant: https://www.grantwatch.com/grant/216153/grant.html

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If you’re in Ohio and working in disability advocacy, this episode is a must-listen! 🙌

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