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Apply for a Grant - Marion Community Foundation info@marioncommunityfoundation. org Skip to primary navigation Application period: OPEN June 1-July 31, 2026 Program Details: Our Community Grants Program is an annual grants program open to nonprofits and charities — with IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent status — serving Marion County (Ohio).
Grants may be awarded through this competitive process for any worthy charitable purpose serving the Marion area. Click HERE to download a PDF of a sample application. To actually apply, an ONLINE application must be submitted, using the APPLY NOW link above.
Call 740-387-9704 for information about our grant programs and application process Current status: 2026 Grant Cycle is OPEN Future: 2026 application deadline is July 31, 2026, at 11 a. m. Eastern Application period : CLOSED Program Details : Any public or private school teacher who instructs K-12 is eligible to apply.
Grants are intended to fund innovative or creative programs, projects, events, or lessons in the classroom not supported by regular school budgets. Select application based on the county in which you teach.
Current Status : 2026 awards announced Future: 2027-2028 academic year application will open in February Racial Equity & Justice Grants Application period : CLOSED Program Details: Any charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or equivalent — which includes churches, schools, and governmental entities — looking to improve racial equity and justice in Marion County is eligible to apply. Grants may be for new or existing programs.
Current Status : 2026 awards announced Future: 2027 application will open in February The Marion Community Foundation’s Community Grants Program provides funding to respond to the greatest needs of our city and county.
Providing food, shelter and support Impacting community development Bettering health and wellness Encouraging arts and culture Caring for animals and the environment Assisting the immediate needs of children, families, or seniors Supporting education initiatives Challenging the Community for Solutions Marion Community Foundation believes our local nonprofits have solutions to Marion’s biggest challenges.
We are offering grant dollars to envision, tackle, collaborate, or act upon problems aggressively. Nonprofits are challenged to think differently and propose ways to solve community issues with these grants.
Collaborations tackling critical community needs Organizations addressing areas that will position Marion for future success Local nonprofits look to the Marion Community Foundation to help meet known needs and move our community forward. Grant awards are intended to affect local change and develop community solutions.
Marion Community Foundation administers other non-competitive grant awards supported by Field of Interest, Designated, Agency, and Donor Advised funds, as well as General Grants. Contact Foundation staff for more information. Marion County Historical Society Site Visit Fund | Est.
2008 We invest in nonprofit organizations that are striving to improve the Marion community. Our grantmaking is based on donor intent and the direction of both the Foundation’s Board of Directors and Grants Committee. Understand the Marion Community Foundation grant programs.
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Learn more: Grant Programs | Grantmaking Impact | Grant FAQ’s info@marioncommunityfoundation. org OUR MISSION is to continually improve the Marion area community through philanthropy, leadership & civic engagement. OUR VISION is a generous, educated, healthy, collaborative, and vibrant community.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) or equivalent status serving Marion County, Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Grants Program is funded by Marion Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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