The Fund for Our Economic Future unites philanthropy in Northeast Ohio to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness through grantmaking, research and civic engagement.
The Fund collaborates with others in the 16-county region to improve the region's economic competitiveness in four priority areas:
Business Growth & Attraction
Talent Development
Growth Through Racial & Economic Inclusion
Government Collaboration & Efficiency
Launched in February 2004, more than 100 foundations, organizations and individuals have contributed more than $55 million to the Fund. Outcomes of the Fund's work can best be seen in the companies that are being assisted by our major grantees. Get a look at the future of Northeast Ohio's economy.
The Fund is in its second, three-year phase of work. In Phase 2, the Fund is collaborating with partners in the public and private sectors to implement Advance Northeast Ohio, the region's economic action plan.
