Community Grants Program (Marion County)

Community Grants Program (Marion County) is a grant from the Marion Community Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations and charities serving Marion County, Ohio, across a wide range of charitable purposes including arts and culture, education, health and wellness, community development, animal welfare, and human services. The program welcomes grants for new or existing programs that respond to community needs and challenges.

The foundation also offers a special grant track that challenges nonprofits to think innovatively and propose collaborative, multi-year initiatives that tackle critical community issues and position Marion for future success. The 2026 application period opens in June-July 2026. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or organizations with equivalent tax-exempt status.

Grant amounts are not publicly specified. A separate Racial Equity and Justice Grants track is also available for organizations working to improve racial equity and justice in Marion County. The 2026 awards for that track are anticipated to be announced in June.

Apply for a Grant - Marion Community Foundation info@marioncommunityfoundation. org Skip to primary navigation Application period: Opens in June 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.

During the application period, an “Apply Now” button will appear on this page. Call 740-387-9704 for information about our grant programs and application process. Current status: 2025 Awards have been announced Future: 2026 application period will open in June-July 2026.

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 applications are in review Future: 2026 awards announced in August 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 applications are in review Future: 2026 awards announced in June 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.

Fund a multi-year community initiative 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.

Assess whether your program aligns with the possible grant funds. Explore the Foundation’s grant opportunities. Submit a grant application.

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.