CCCF: Legacy Fund Grant

CCCF: Legacy Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Clinton County Foundation
Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Summary

The CCCF: Legacy Fund provides vital financial support to enhance the health, welfare, and safety of the Clinton County community. Established in 2019 with a $10 million endowment, it aims to empower local nonprofit organizations and government entities. By focusing on health, wellness, education, and youth initiatives, the fund fosters transformative projects that uplift the community. Its strategic approach ensures that grants are tailored to meet the needs of Clinton County residents, paving the way for lasting impact.

Overview

The Legacy Fund The LEGACY Fund​ lays the groundwork for systemic changes that utilize local strategies and visionary leadership. The focus is to provide ongoing financial charitable support for the improvement of the health, welfare and safety of Clinton County, Ohio. History The LEGACY Fund, which stands for Local Endowment for Governments and Charities for Years was established by the Clinton County Board of Commission on January 15, 2019 through funding of the sale of the Clinton Memorial Hospital. Board members Mike McCarty, Kerry Steed, and Brenda Woods transferred $10 million to establish the LEGACY Fund that supports the Clinton County, Ohio community. Legacy Fund Grants We invest in a broad range of nonprofit organizations working to strengthen and improve our home, Clinton County. The LEGACY Fund wants to improve the welfare of Clinton County in areas such as health, wellness, seniors, youth, and education. The LEGACY Fund’s mission is to strengthen Clinton County, Ohio and improve the lives of its citizens through project-based funding. The LEGACY Fund develops our communities through transformative ideas and creative, pioneering programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are restricted to Clinton County organizations You must qualify as one of the following entities to be eligible to apply:Nonprofit or community organizations holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue CodeHave a fiscal sponsor if you are NOT a 501 (c) (3)Recognized governmental entities including state, county, or city agencies such as health departmentsEducational facilities, such as K-12 public, private, or charter schools or school districts and higher education institutions

Ineligibility

If you are not an organization that serves Clinton County, you are not eligible for funding.