The Goodwill Industries of Akron

For a new collaborative program to assist youth "aging out" of foster care, providing them with career guidance, work preparation and financial education

BioEnterprise Corporation

To accelerate the growth of the bioscience industry in the greater Akron area, attracting investment dollars and creating well-paying jobs

JumpStart, Inc.

To promote economic development and employment growth in Akron and Summit County by providing financial and human capital for promising startup companies

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve, Inc.

To create a Saturday Boys and Girls Club program that will provide educational opportunities and life skills activities for Simon Perkins Middle School students

Caring Communities of Summit County

For Grandparents on the Rise, a program benefiting Simon Perkins Middle School students being raised by their grandparents

Civil Society Institute

To plan a community-based component to a multi-state early childhood network and develop of a statewide partnership for Quality Pre-Kindergarten in Pennsylvania

Project Grad Akron

To launch the Bridge to GRADuation program, helping Simon Perkins Middle School students make a successful transition to high school

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

For a weekend and summer education program serving students of Simon Perkins Middle School

Akron Summit Community Action

To support the Financial Literacy Program providing low-income families with EITC assistance, IDA matching funds, and counseling on saving, home ownership and starting a business

Alchemy, Inc.

To expand the after-school program at Perkins Middle School

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

To analyze the impact of federal and state budget proposals on Knight priority areas and help grant partners access and use budget and tax policy data

William J. Brennan Jr. Center for Justice

To achieve implementation of the Help America Vote Act and combat serious electoral problems by providing state policymakers and nonprofit organizations with legal assistance, legislative counseling and drafting, research and technical support