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Competitive Grants Program

THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 1, 2026

54 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Competitive Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Van Wert County and surrounding area

Overview: The Van Wert County Foundation administers competitive grants as one part of its annual grant-making process. The foundation facilitates philanthropic giving to charitable organizations in the community.

Funding Areas:

  • Community charitable activities and programs that impact lives of community members

  • Various causes supported through competitive review process

    • Grant Cycle:

  • Grants are considered in June and December of each year

  • Rolling applications accepted with two review periods annually

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (419) 238-1743

  • Email: info@vanwertcountyfoundation.org

  • Address: 138 East Main Street, Van Wert, OH 45891

  • Contact Person: Seth Baker, Executive Secretary

    • Application Materials:

  • Grant applications and guidelines available on website

  • All requested materials must be submitted by application deadline

    • How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    Submission Timeline:

  • Grants are considered twice yearly: June and December

  • Application deadline for next cycle: Submit by close of business on specified date (typically first Wednesday of May for June consideration)

    • Required Steps:
    1. Obtain grant application form from website
    2. Complete all application materials
    3. Submit application and all requested materials by deadline
    4. Submit to foundation office or as directed

    Contact for More Information:

  • Seth Baker, Executive Secretary

  • Phone: (419) 238-1743

  • Email: info@vanwertcountyfoundation.org

  • Office: 138 E. Main St., Van Wert, OH

    • Available Resources:

  • Grant Application Guidelines

  • Grant FAQs

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-development

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