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Find similar grantsMarion Community Foundation Community Grants is sponsored by Marion Community Foundation. Offers competitive grants to nonprofits and charitable organizations in Marion County, Ohio, addressing community needs such as education, health, and arts.
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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.
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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: 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofit organizations serving Marion County, Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Marion Community Foundation Community Grants are due July 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Marion Community Foundation Community Grants is funded by Marion Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation's 2026 Open Call opened June 1 and closes July 3, across three focus areas: Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility. But two of the three only fund Marion County, Indiana. Here is how to read the geographic fine print, why the funder's commercial identity shapes what wins, and how to position a proposal that actually fits.
Read articleThe Lilly Foundation's 2026 Open Call accepts pre-applications June 1 through July 3. Its three priorities — Global Health, K-12 STEM Education, and Economic Mobility — look national, but the education and mobility tracks concentrate heavily in Marion County, Indiana, while the health track funds cardiometabolic work abroad. Here's how to read the geography before you spend a week on a pre-application you can't win.
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