Grant Application

If you plan to submit an application your organization must:

• BE BASED IN AND PROVIDING SERVICES IN GREATER CLEVELAND OHIO
• Qualify as one of the following entities eligible for application:
  • Nonprofit or community organizations holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
  • Recognized governmental entities including state, county, or city agencies such as health departments
  • Educational facilities, such as K-12 public, private, or charter schools or school districts and higher education institutions

The 2025 deadline to submit a grant application is August 1, 2025.  The Trustees will decide on the awards by year-end 2025, with checks mailed before December 31, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have received funds be certain to provide a use of funds report. Be concise; it can include pictures. DO NOT MAIL – PLEASE ONLY CORRESPOND VIA THE PORTAL OR EMAIL. Preferred email is info@osbornetrust.org. Alternative email is sunnymasters@sbcglobal.net. Please also, do not add our email to your list of general communication emails.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE TO SUBMIT.

What to expect when you enter the application portal:
You will first see a Logon Page – if you wish to complete an application and submit a request you need to create an account on the logon page.

• Following are some attachments you can gather in advance:
  • Current year and prior year operating expenses and revenue
  • Audited Financials
  • Current year Capital Budget (if available)
  • List of current Trustees
  • NEW THIS YEAR BUT STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT … YOU CAN ADD A SHORT VIDEO FILE, MUST BE ONE MINUTE OR LESS.