BVS supports organizations based on their 501c3 status, their geographic service area with focus on Summit County residents, the measurable impact of our donation and the reputation of the organization. Grant awards generally range from a few hundred dollars up to roughly $3,000 for programs or projects with a defined impact in the agency’s service area. Funds can be used for the purchase of materials or services supporting a project or program. BVS does not fund general agency operations or general payroll, marketing, website, social media expenses, or celebrations/award ceremonies. Please note that approved BVS allocation payments are to be used in the calendar year in which they are awarded (not 12 months from the award date). In some cases, a grantee award may be paid only after the grantee submits paid invoices related to the award. You may wish to take this into account as you plan. Grantees will be notified in January if they are awarded. Grantees are expected to complete an online follow-up survey upon completion of their project to be eligible for funds in future grant cycles.
All Grant applications are completed through an online application and will be accepted only during the open period. BVS has the sole right to modify the process at any time. The online application requires: Agency name, address, contact information, EIN, organization information and brief history, mission statement, name and description of the project, services provided. You will be asked to upload a list of Board of Directors, organization and project budget, organizations latest IRS Form 990, and 501c3 certification using PDF or JPEG format. The application format does cannot be saved during construction and you are advised to have your materials ready when you begin.
Questions can be sent to: Allocations@bathvolunteersforservice.com. Please note this email address is monitored a few times weekly during the grant season and less frequently during the remaining months of the year.
BVS annually conducts three fundraising events and thanks to outstanding community support of the BVS Home Tour, Bath Pony Show, and Tacos and Trivia events, we are pleased to announce that in 2026 over $ 58,000 was returned to the community in student scholarships and grants to over 30 area service organizations!
Congratulations to our 2026 Grantees!!
2026 Recipients of BVS Contributions
- 3 Wheeled Therapy
- ACCESS, Inc.
- Adult Guardian Services of Summit County
- Akron Children’s Museum
- ArtSparks
- Building for Tomorrow
- Carve Your Own Path
- CASA
- Cast it Forward
- Child Guidance & Family Services
- Children’s Concert Society of Akron
- Crown Point Ecology Center
- Friends in Tents
- Grace House of Akron
- Heart of Revere
- Hope and Healing Survivor Services
- Humility of Mary Housing
- Julie Billiart School of Akron
- Kenmore Free Store
- Limitless Ambition
- Music at Bath Church Concert Series
- OPEN M
- Rape Crisis Center
- Revere Local School District - Bath Elementary
- Richfield Historical Society
- Stewart’s Caring Place
- Summit Fresh Mobile Market
- The Salvation Army of Summit County
- The Well ,CDC
- United Disability Services
- Victim Assistance Program of Summit County
- Victory Gallop
- Zane's, Inc.
Questions can be sent to: Allocations@bathvolunteersforservice.com. Please note this email is only monitored a few times during the week.
Click the box below for a list of previous grantees.