The Kettering Fund, established by Charles F. Kettering in 1958, aims to support scientific, medical, social, and educational studies and research within the State of Ohio. Its mission is rooted in the advancement of these areas to benefit the region's development and welfare.
The Kettering Fund Grant Program focuses on a broad range of causes, reflecting the diverse interests of its founder. These include:
The fund's Distribution Committees meet twice a year to decide on funding recommendations, highlighting a structured and recurring opportunity for potential grantees. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation's office to discuss their proposals before entering the application process, suggesting a preference for personalized and perhaps collaborative proposal development.