The 2025 Grant Application is open
Each year the Downtown Akron Kiwanis Foundation supports community nonprofits by awarding grants that aim to benefit Akron youth. Our 2025 Grant Application process is now open.
Eligibility for consideration: The qualified 501(C)3's nonprofit's primary focus must be in Summit County and have been in existence for a minimum of two years. Consideration will be given to all proposals meeting the required criteria outlined in the application. However, the Foundation has strong interest in providing support to preschool, school-age and youth projects.
You Can get the Application here:
Please e-mail Mark Fairhurst at mark@embracingfuturesinc.org with your completed applications. Feel free to call him at 330-612-2142 with any questions. Use this link to download the grant application. The deadline to submit your application is April 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Decisions will be made no later than June 30, 2023, with funds distributed within 30 days.
The Deadline to apply is 5:00pm EST, April 30, 2025
Why should you support An Evening With Kiwanis for Kids?
Proceeds will be used to maintain and grow young leadership in Greater Akron
Enhanced service leadership guidance and programming will be made available to Greater Akron middle school children
High school students can take advantage of continued service leadership programs
Our primary goal is to grow and maintain service leadership programs (Builders Clubs) for each public and private middle school in the Greater Akron area. A Builders Club—the largest service organization for middle school students ages 11 to 15—is designed to provide members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership. The club is student led, operates under school regulations, and draws its members from the student body. When started at a young age, the service club experience prepares its members to become the most engaged members of their communities—now and in the future.
We know the transition from grade school to middle school can be tough for any adolescent boy or girl. Common challenges children face include dealing with social pressures, making new friends, communicating with teachers, confronting bullies, becoming a positive contributor, bouncing back from failure and disappointments, and learning about the world. With your help, our middle school-aged children will have access to programming and resources that will help them transition into confident young adults.
