Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Competitive Grants Program

Funder: Knox County Foundation

Geographic Scope: Knox County, Ohio

Recent Awards: The Foundation awarded a record $1.08 million in competitive grants in February 2026.

Grant Categories:

  • Large Grants: Projects of $3,000 or more

  • Small Grants: Projects of $3,000 or less
  • Funding Timeline:

  • Large grants typically considered at the first funding meeting in February, with greater access to funding pool at this time

  • Small grant applications also considered throughout the year

  • Common Grant Application available on website

  • Guidelines for Grantmaking available on website
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 740-392-3270

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 101 E. Gambier Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

  • Executive Director: Sam Barone
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For Large Grants ($3,000+):
    1. Complete the Common Grant Application (available on Foundation website)
    2. Follow the Guidelines for Grantmaking
    3. Submit by December 31 for consideration in the February funding meeting

    For Small Grants ($3,000 or less):
    1. Complete the Common Grant Application
    2. Follow the Guidelines for Grantmaking
    3. Submit by January 31 for consideration in February (historically)

    Required Materials:

  • Completed Common Grant Application form

  • Follow Foundation's Guidelines for Grantmaking
  • Available Resources:

  • Common Grant Application (available on website)

  • Guidelines for Grantmaking (available on website)

  • Grant Portal for submission
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

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