The Erie County Community Foundation focuses on supporting a broad array of needs within Erie County, with particular emphasis on Arts and Humanities, Community Development, Education, Environment, Health and Social Services, and Youth Services. They aim to encourage mindful and effective grant-making to foster collaboration, build capacity, leverage resources, ensure sustainability, and provide substantial community benefits.
The Community Grants program by the Erie County Community Foundation supports broad goals including enhancing collaboration among Erie County organizations, building organizational capacity, leveraging additional resources, ensuring project sustainability, and generating substantial community benefits. They welcome proposals across various sectors such as Arts and Humanities, Education, and Health among others. Additionally, the Access to Recreation Fund is dedicated to projects that improve access to recreational opportunities and facilities for people of all abilities within Erie County, Ohio, aligning with the Foundation’s goal of inclusive support to the community’s diverse needs.