Delaware County Foundation: Community Grants

The Delaware County Foundation's Community Grants program aims to strengthen communities through charitable giving. Since its inception in 1995, the foundation has provided over $18 million in funding to support various nonprofit organizations in Delaware County, focusing on areas such as animal welfare, arts and culture, basic needs, education, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability. Organizations addressing these critical areas are encouraged to apply for funding to enhance community well-being.

Since 1995, the foundation has distributed more than $18 million in charitable dollars.
The Delaware County Foundation supports numerous non-profit organizations that work to improve our community. Grant funds are made available across a variety of categories based on donor intent and the guidance of our committee.
Focus Areas
Consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that are specifically addressing these areas:

• Animal Welfare: Promoting the proper care of animals and the many ways they bring quality to our lives.
• Arts & Culture: Support for arts and cultural activities that enrich the lives of individuals, promote interactions among residents, and build community.

Basic Needs: Investment in approaches that combat food insecurity, provide affordable housing, and remove barriers to transportation, childcare, and education for low-income residents.
Education: Support for innovative programs for all students, preschool through adult.
Economic Opportunity: Investment in the workforce of tomorrow by funding programs that build prosperity, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
Environment: Funding solutions that contribute to healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable Ohio.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that benefit Delaware County Ohio residents are eligible to apply.Organizations that eitherhave established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under section 509(a) of the Code; orhave tax exemption as a governmental or other publicly-funded entity; or (c) have a qualified, tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to individuals.ExclusionsActivities that are non-secular or promote a religious doctrineAcademic or medical researchAnnual fundraising campaigns or eventsCreation of, or addition to, endowment fundsPayment of debt or legal settlementsPolitical or partisan purposes

Nonprofits or government entities serving Delaware County, Ohio with 501(c)(3), governmental tax-exempt status, or a qualified tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. No grants to individuals.