Funding Overview

The City of Toledo is seeking local programming partners prepared to advance the health and wellness of youth and young adults in Toledo through high-quality program offerings. Programs should provide opportunities to learn, be engaged, be active, and have fun. Those programs incorporating key mentoring goals and objectives, and those that work in collaboration with other programs, will be given additional consideration.

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Note: different from previous years, the 2025-2026 Youth Programming Grant application will be for any program between June 1, 2025, and May 30, 2026 and will be awarded to partners as reimbursement grants.

We welcome all quality programs for consideration. It is beneficial for Toledo city parks to be used as a platform for ongoing programming, as appropriate. We have a variety of different recreation and rental facilities available for use pending approval.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library also has space available for reservation, to use the TLCPL facilities, please read the process of requesting space and complete the partnership form.

Program categories include, but are not limited to:

• Camps, outdoor, or nature-based activities
• Sports and fitness
• Dance, music, and theater
• Education surrounding numerous topics
• Entertainment opportunities
• Employment programs
• Mentoring opportunities

Basic Grant Information

Funding Requirements

Not all items may be eligible for grant funding when submitting a proposed budget. Detailed monthly reporting is mandatory, and all purchased items, payroll, and allocated dollars will require receipts to support expenditures. If there is a question regarding correct documentation, contact parks@toledo.oh.gov.

If your program is chosen for funding, you will be required to:

• Register as a vendor with the City of Toledo
• Provide proof of commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, with the City of Toledo named as an additional insured.
• If transporting youth as part of the funded program, provide proof of comprehensive automotive liability insurance, with the City of Toledo named as an additional insured. Funding awards under $40,000 will require $500,000 of coverage. Funding awards $40,000 or above will require $1,000,000.

If these requirements will create an increase in the expense of your insurance coverage, this expense can be listed in your budget request.

Please Note: Funding will be available pending the completion of all required documentation from the funded organization.