Forms & Resources

Economic Development & Community Revitalization

The Fund for Our Economic Future (FFEF) is an unprecedented collaboration of more than 50 private and corporate foundations seeking to dramatically improve the economic climate in Northeast Ohio. For the first time, these organizations are pooling their resources--a targeted $30 million--to help return the region to prosperity and growth. FFEF supports organizations that have the potential to strengthen Northeast Ohio as a whole.

Neighborhood Progress, Inc. (NPI) is a nonprofit organization that builds thriving neighborhoods in Cleveland through innovative programs and services. Programs are developed in partnership with community development corporations, the City of Cleveland, the philanthropic and corporate community, private developers and financial institutions.

Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) is a national network of foundations and philanthropic organizations whose members support community-based efforts that improve economic and social conditions in low-income communities. Although NFG is a membership organization for funders, the site offers all visitors excellent resources related to neighborhood development and community change.