TOLEDO, Ohio — Feb. 5, 2026 — The John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for its Growth and Resilience grants will open on Feb. 2, 2026. These one-year grants are designed to support nonprofit organizations in Northwest Ohio as they strengthen operations, expand programs, and build resilience in the face of ongoing community challenges.

The Growth and Resilience grants are part of the Foundation’s broader investment strategy to strengthen access to essential building blocks such as stable housing, nutritious food, and quality educational opportunities for youth, while addressing the root causes of community challenges. Through its grantmaking, the Foundation prioritizes partnerships, shared accountability, and long-term strategies that foster stability, well-being, and generational opportunity.

Eligible organizations may request up to $30,000 for a one-year grant to support program operations, service delivery, and small capital purchases that advance organizational growth or resilience.

“We know that strong, stable organizations are essential to strong, stable communities,” said Maria Iafelice, community impact officer at the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. “The Growth and Resilience grants are intended to help nonprofits adapt, grow, and continue delivering critical services where they are needed most.”

Growth and Resilience grants are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Northwest Ohio that are working to make a positive impact in one or more of the following focus areas:

• Housing stability
• Food security
• Youth education

Application Details

• Applications Open: February 2, 2026, at 8:00 am ET
• Deadline: March 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET
• Apply Online: Applications can be submitted online at https://jhefoundation.givingdata.com/portal/campaign/2026GandR 

Applications should include details about the organization, the project, its intended impact, and supporting documentation. The Foundation’s review committee will evaluate submissions based on criteria including project feasibility, organizational capacity, community engagement, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission.

Please note that the application deadline is final, and submissions will not be accepted after March 15, 2026. Grant awards will be announced in June 2026.

Webinar for Prospective Applicants 

To assist organizations in navigating the grant process, the Foundation is hosting a webinar on February 10, 2026.

Prospective grantees will gain valuable insights into the Foundation’s mission, funding areas, and the grant application process. This session will also include a live Q&A, offering attendees the opportunity to have their questions answered directly by Foundation staff.

Register for the webinar here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDC0kKMAyJZWRCbZeLvY51-AGsQ8vKIPRBfPmhRxG7Y3qJJQ/viewform 

For more information about the Foundation’s Growth and Resilience grants, please visit https://www.jhefoundation.org/nonprofits/.