Leadership Toledo is a nonprofit organization with a mission of connecting individuals within the community through engagement with initiatives that make the Toledo region a great place to live, work, and enjoy. In partnership with the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, the Spark program was created to develop the next generation of philanthropists in Northwest Ohio.
In 2023, Spark anticipates total funding available will be approximately $15,000. Grant funding requests must not exceed $10,000. Eligible funding expenditures include: personnel, capital expenses, and general operation costs for new and existing programs.
Focus Areas
The Spark 2023 cohort has a particular interest in providing grants to support new or existing education progams which are improving educational outcomes and experiences for individuals across the education continuum, from cradle to career, through a wrap-around approach supported by sustained partnerships throughout the community.
Additional priorities include projects that address one or more of the following within their programming:
- Financial Literacy and Stability
- Mental Health
- Universal Pre-K
Funded activities must benefit the general community and improve the quality of life for residents of Northwest Ohio.