Funding Amount

Varies by project (recent grants ranged from approximately $1,000 to $25,000+)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF), in partnership with The Norma Foundation

Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio

Purpose: Support programs or projects of community-wide benefit that address local needs and improve quality of life.

Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) status)

  • Charitable organizations

  • Organizations serving the broader Ashland County community
  • Funding Areas:

  • Building improvements and facility renovations

  • Mental health and suicide prevention programs

  • Youth services and enrichment

  • Healthcare and medical services

  • Community development

  • Recreation and sports programs

  • Arts and cultural organizations

  • Emergency services and safety equipment

  • Educational programs

  • Food and basic needs assistance

  • Animal welfare

  • Senior services and housing
  • Recent Award Examples (2024): 30 grants totaling $263,085 awarded to organizations including A Kid Again, ACCESS, Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Ashland Christian Health Center, Ashland County Cancer Association, Hillsdale High School Fine Arts Department, Jobs for Ohio Graduates, LifeAct, Pathfinder Farms, and many others.

    Donor Opportunity:

  • Donors can create named, permanently endowed funds with minimum $10,000 (paid at once or over 5 years)

  • Funds designated specifically to support Community Grants

  • Over 50 donors have created such funds
  • Contact Information:

  • Jim Cutright, President/CEO

  • Phone: (419) 281-4733

  • Email: cutty@ashlandforgood.org

  • Website: www.ashlandforgood.org/grants

  • Office Address: 300 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Method: Online application (visit www.ashlandforgood.org/grants for access)

    Submission Requirements:

  • Organization information and 501(c)(3) status documentation

  • Project/program description

  • Budget and itemized expenses

  • Expected outcomes and community benefit

  • How the grant will improve lives in Ashland County
  • Contact for Questions:

  • Courtney McNaull, Community Engagement Director

  • Phone: (419) 281-4733

  • Email: accf@ashlandforgood.org
  • For Fund Creation Inquiries:

  • Jim Cutright, President/CEO

  • Phone: (419) 281-4733

  • Email: cutty@ashlandforgood.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-servicesmental-healthsuicide-preventionyouth-programshealthcarerecreationartsfood-securityanimal-rescueseniors

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