Competitive Grants Program

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

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