Community Grants Program (Delaware County Foundation)

Community Grants Program (Delaware County Foundation) is sponsored by Delaware County Foundation. The Delaware County Foundation's Community Grants program aims to strengthen communities through charitable giving, supporting various nonprofit organizations in Delaware County.

The Delaware County Foundation supports numerous non-profit organizations t hat work to improve our community. Grant funds are made available across a variety of categories based on donor intent and the guidance of our c ommittee. Nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that benefit Delaware County Ohio residents are eligible to apply.

Grants are not made to individuals. Organizations that either (a) have established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under section 509(a) of the Code; or (b) have tax exemption as a governmental or other publicly-funded entity; or (c) have a qualified, tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.

All organizations and programs aligned with the Foundation’s areas of funding are invited to apply. Preference will be given to programs addressing recovery, housing, mental health & healthcare, basic needs (i.e. nutrition, food insecurity, utilities), ESL/community inclusion, community safety (i.e. violence prevention, human trafficking) and workforce development.

Consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that are specifically addressing these areas: Animal Welfare: Promoting the proper care of animals and the many ways they bring quality to our lives. Arts & Culture: Support for arts and cultural activities that enrich the lives of individuals, promote interactions among residents, and build community.

Basic Needs: Investment in approaches that combat food insecurity, provide affordable housing, and remove barriers to transportation, childcare, and education for low-income residents. Education: Support for innovative programs for all students, preschool through adult. Economic Opportunity: Investment in the workforce of tomorrow by funding programs that build prosperity, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.

Environment: Funding solutions that contribute to healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable Ohio.

Activities that are non-secular or promote a religious doctrine Academic or medical research Annual fundraising campaigns or events Creation of, or addition to, endowment funds Payment of debt or legal settlements Political or partisan purposes Grants are expected to range between $2,500 to $20,000 and will be funded in three waves as funding is made available.

June 15th – Grant opportunity opens July 31st – Grant submission deadline Mid-December – Grants Announced Grant projects are typically completed by the applicant within 12 months after Foundation approval; however, preference will be given to projects which plan to be completed within 6 months of funding. 2025 (Opens June 15th, Closes July 31st) All grant requests must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal.

No hard copy applications will be accepted. Download Grant Announcement and FAQ Before you begin, applications will need: • Program/ Project Budget The Foundation actively promotes diversity, equality and access, and a community free of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or religious background, age or disability. The Foundation reflects this philosophy in considering grant requests.

The Foundation reserves the right to review all applications with community agencies, resources people, and/or other funding sources.

This can occur when additional input is believed necessary or to help assess the proposal and its potential significance Women Giving Together Grants 2025 Community Grant Awardees Adaptive Sports Connection American Red Cross Central Ohio Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio Inc Bridges Community Action Partnership Bridgeway – Academy & Therapy Center Canine Companions for Independence Central Ohio Symphony, Inc Columbus Council on World Affairs Common Ground Free Store Ministries Concerned Citizens Against Violence Against Women, Inc. dba Turning Point County of Delaware dba Delaware Public Health District Delaware County Cultural Arts Center (The Arts Castle) Delaware County Family and Children First Council Delaware County Historical Society Delaware First Presbyterian Church Delaware Speech and Hearing Center Form5 Prosthetics Inc. (Form5) Friends of the Delaware County District Library Grace Clinics of Ohio, Inc. Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties Healthy Worthington Resource Center & Food Pantry, Inc. HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. Humane Society of Delaware County Law Enforcement Foundation Lutheran Social Services of Central OhioMarion Shelter Program, INC Powell Animal Welfare Society Powell-Liberty Historical Society Recreation Unlimited Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America Stratford Ecological Center, Inc. TAPP, Training Assessment Placement Project United Way Of Delaware County Veteran Companion Animal Services Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) Westerville Education Challenge Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio Keep Up-To-Date with our Foundation Newsletter Applications will be live January 2019!