Competitive and Field of Interest Grants (General Grant Program)

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

RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Competitive and Field of Interest Grants

Overview: The Richland County Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs through competitive grants and field of interest grants (from unrestricted funds).

Geographic Scope: Richland County, Ohio and surrounding areas

Focus Areas:

Community development ($2.6M in 2024)

Children/families/youth ($1.6M in 2024)

Education ($1.6M in 2024)

Arts & culture ($1.4M in 2024)

Human services ($877K in 2024)

Health services ($196K in 2024)

Environment ($191K in 2024)

Economic development ($153K in 2024)

Churches ($81K in 2024)

Recent Grant Examples:

Catholic Charities: Community emergency and adult advocacy services

North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC): Neighborhood store and café for food access

Ronald McDonald House Charities: Helping Hands program for families with hospitalized children

Richland County Land Bank: Thriving Home Exterior Rehab program (up to $21,250 per homeowner)

Richland Public Health: "Look Before You Lock" program for child vehicular safety

Salvation Army: Emergency Social Services program

Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center: Equine therapy scholarships

Domestic Violence Shelter: Safe Haven for Kids program

2024 Total Grants: $8,771,101

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations

Organizations serving Richland County

Charitable, educational, health, cultural, environmental, and social service organizations

Board Meeting Schedule: Typically February, April, October, and December

Contact Information:

Phone: 419-525-3020

Address: 181 South Main Street, Mansfield, OH 44902

Website: richlandcountyfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Contact Richland County Foundation for grant application guidelines
2. Submit competitive grant proposal with organizational information
3. Describe project/program and community need
4. Board reviews applications at regular meetings (February, April, October, December)
5. Grants are approved by Board of Trustees

Note: Specific application deadlines, detailed requirements, and application portal information not provided in source content; contact foundation at 419-525-3020 or visit website for complete details.

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