Competitive and Field of Interest Grants (General Grant Program)

Q: When is the deadline for Competitive and Field of Interest Grants (General Grant Program)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Competitive and Field of Interest Grants (General Grant Program)?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations. Geography: Serving Richland County.

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

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofit organizations

Geography

Serving Richland County

Other requirements

Charitable, educational, health, cultural, environmental, and social service organizations
Board Meeting Schedule: Typically February, April, October, and December

Overview

Competitive and Field of Interest Grants

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Contact Richland County Foundation for grant application guidelines
Submit competitive grant proposal with organizational information
Describe project/program and community need
Board reviews applications at regular meetings (February, April, October, December)
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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What Richland County Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 93
Total given: $7.11M
Median grant: $16K
Range: $5,090–$1.21M

By dollars: Ohio 97%, New York 2%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Mansfield, OH; Columbus, OH; Oneonta, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.