The Cleveland Foundation has announced grants totaling $16.8 million, bringing its first-quarter grantmaking total to $21.3 million.

Many of the foundation’s March grants were awarded in support of programs designed to create stronger, healthier neighborhoods, including a grant of $5 million to Cleveland Neighborhood Programs in support of that organization’s new emphasis on people-based strategies within the city’s Community Development Corporation network, and a grant of $425,000 to the Cleveland Housing Network in support of its efforts to build strong families and vibrant neighborhoods.

“The Cleveland Foundation is pleased to continue our long-standing support of the important work led by Cleveland Neighborhood Progress to improve our core neighborhoods and empower our residents,” said Robert E. “Cleveland Foundation Announces $16.8 Million in March Grants.” Cleveland Foundation Press Release 03/23/2016. February 6, 2016 Community Foundation Update (2/06/16)
December 29, 2015 Cleveland Foundation Awards $12.7 Million in Grants
December 5, 2015 Cleveland Foundation Awards $7.2 Million in Grants
November 8, 2015 Cleveland Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in October Grants
April 1, 2014 Cleveland Foundation Awards $16.4 Million in Grants
March 29, 2013 Cleveland Foundation Awards $26.6 Million in First-Quarter Grants