How much funding does ACF Competitive Grants Program provide?

ACF Competitive Grants Program provides $3,000 - $8,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for ACF Competitive Grants Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

ACF Competitive Grants Program

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Funding Amount

$3,000 - $8,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ACF Competitive Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Athens County, Ohio (or organizations outside Athens County whose projects benefit Athens County residents)

Focus Areas: Education, health and social services, environmental sustainability, economic development, and the arts

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations

Government agencies

Churches

Fiscally sponsored organizations

Other non-501(c)(3) entities on case-by-case basis

Ineligible Organizations:

Individuals

For-profit organizations

Organizations outside the U.S.

Political parties, campaigns, or candidates

Churches or religious groups serving only congregation members

Organizations that discriminate based on race, religion, disability, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation/identity, national origin, or political orientation

Organizations designated as hate groups by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC)

What ACF Cannot Fund:

Endowments

Scholarships

Religious purposes

Reimbursement for already completed services/projects

Deficits or debt reduction

Political or legislative action groups

Annual fundraising drives

Propaganda or attempts to influence legislation

Participation in or influence over public elections

Voter registration drives

Religious instruction or activities

Gift or advancement fees

Indirect or overhead costs as general rate or percentage

Grant Timeline: Funds typically must be spent within one year of receipt

Recommendation: Minimum request $1,000; for proposals exceeding $20,000, contact ACF staff before submission

Contact: Shayne Lopez, Program Director, Grantmaking and Community Impact
Phone: 740-594-6061
Address: PO Box 366, Athens, OH 45701
Office: 2 S Court St, 2nd Floor, Athens, Ohio (entrance through Chase Bank)
Office Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submission Method: All applications must be completed online using ACF's grant portal (https://www.athensfoundation.org/grants)
2. Alternative Submission: If unable to access online forms, applications can be submitted by email, mail, or in person on or before the deadline
3. Support Available: Step-by-step instructions and video tutorials available through Foundant's Support Hub

Required Materials

Online application form via grant portal
Supporting documents as specified in the application
Project narrative explaining what you're trying to do, funding request, and expected outcomes

Review Process

1. Preliminary Review: ACF staff reviews applications to ensure all required information is supplied
2. Staff Follow-up: Staff may request additional information before committee review
3. Committee Review: Grants Committee (board representatives, fund advisors, and/or funding partners) evaluates using these criteria:
- Alignment to ACF and funding opportunity's mission, vision, values, and priorities
- Feasible and reasonable use of resources
- Capability to achieve anticipated impact through proposed project
4. Notification: Email notification of decision and next steps