Funders & Grants
The World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio extends its sincere gratitude to the foundations, institutions, and partners whose generous support makes our mission possible. Their investment strengthens global education, encourages informed dialogue, and creates meaningful opportunities for our community to connect with the world.
Through their partnership, we are able to bring distinguished speakers, educational programs, and international perspectives to Northwest Ohio. We are proud to recognize the organizations that have supported our work and helped advance a more globally engaged community.
Grants & Funders of WACNWO
**As of on September 8, 2026
2026
Korean Economic Institute of America through World Affairs Councils of America
Engage America Speaker Series: Future of Korea, three guests from Washington, DC will present at various locations in NW Ohio (October 27-29, 2026)
2026
Congressional Office for International Leadership/ Open World Program
An 8-day professional program in NW Ohio for 6-member delegation from Belarus - May/June 2026 on Business Development
2025
Congressional Office for International Leadership/ Open World Program
An 8-day professional program in NW Ohio for a 6-member delegation from Belarus - September 2025 on Local Governance, 6-member delegation from Hungary on Energy Security and Market Stability
2025
Quincy Institute through World Affairs Councils of America
Engage America Speaker Series: George Beebe presented " Europe at a Crossroads: Why Diplomacy Can't Wait"
2024
Formerly JPB Foundation (Currently Freedom Together Foundation) - WACNWO is the contract agent and manager for the GLC Alumni Network
Support for community organizers from the US attending the GLC Alumni Network Reunion in Slovakia for providing trainings & sharing experience with European community organizers
2014
Turkish Cultural Foundation through World Affairs Councils of America
"Spotlight on Turkey" a one-year program with three phases: (1) Full day teachers workshop on Turkey; (2) 5 teachers from NW Ohio study tour to Turkey ; (3) Public program about Turkey and Turkish Culture presented by the teachers who traveled to Turkey
2014
Carnegie Corporation of New York through World Affairs Councils of America
Engage America Speaker Series: Understanding Muslim Societies - Dr. Lawrence Pintak presented "Covering Islam on Main Street: How Foreign Crises Have Become a Domestic News Story"
2014
Carlson & Carlson Family Foundation through World Affairs Councils of America
A renewal grant (2013 & 2014) focusing more on youth.
2013
Carlson & Carlson Family Foundation through World Affairs Councils of America
Engage America Series: "Not My Life" National Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative- Movie presentations and discussions at various places, with different speakers across NW Ohio
Partner With Us
Your support helps bring the world closer to Northwest Ohio. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with foundations, businesses, institutions, and individuals who share our commitment to global education and meaningful community engagement.
Interested in supporting our mission?
Contact the World Affairs Council of Northwest Ohio, Dr Elizabeth Balint at elizabethbalint@hotmail.com
**Funders and grant support listed as of September 7, 2026.