How much funding does ACCF Community Grants provide?

ACCF Community Grants provides US $10,000 - US $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for ACCF Community Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for ACCF Community Grants?

Geography: In Ashland County, focusing on charitable organizations that benefit the comm; In Ashland County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

ACCF Community Grants

Ashland County Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Ashland County, focusing on charitable organizations that benefit the comm
In Ashland County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Support is not provided for:
Not eligible: grants to individuals
Not eligible: political purposes
Not eligible: annual campaigns
Not eligible: existing endowment funds
Not eligible: cash reserves/debt reduction
Not eligible: religious organizations for religious purposes

Overview

The ACCF Community Grants support a diverse range of programs and projects in Ashland County, focusing on charitable organizations that benefit the community. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations. Funding can be used for project grants, program development, seed money, equipment, building renovations, capital campaigns, and matching grants. This competitive funding opportunity aims to enhance community welfare and promote impactful initiatives.

NOTE: Prior to application submission: first-time applicants are required to interview with Foundation staff prior to application submission. Contact the Foundation office to schedule your appointment at least two weeks prior to submission. Repeat applicants are not required to interview with staff prior to application submission. However, this interview option is available should you so choose.
Background
Community Grants support programs and projects that benefit any population in Ashland County.
Support is provided for:

project grants
program development
seed money
equipment
building/renovation
capital campaigns
matching/challenge grants

Eligibility

Community Grants are competitive grants awarded to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations. These grants support programs and projects that benefit any population in Ashland County.

Ineligibility

Support is not provided for:

grants to individuals
political purposes
annual campaigns
existing endowment funds
cash reserves/debt reduction
religious organizations for religious purposes

What Ashland County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 102
Total given: $2.75M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,029–$205K

By dollars: Ohio 95%, Oregon <1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Ashland, OH; Mansfield, OH; Loudonville, OH.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
43% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.