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Good Neighbor Fund

UPPER ARLINGTON COMMUNITY

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Good Neighbor Fund

Overview: The Good Neighbor Fund offers emergency assistance to Upper Arlington residents facing unexpected hardships. It helps cover essentials like living expenses, medical bills, and home safety repairs—ensuring neighbors have support when they need it most.

Status: Active, established in 2017

Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington, Ohio residents only

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per grant (one-time-only)

Funding Focus: One-time emergency financial assistance for:

  • Living expenses

  • Utilities

  • Medical fees

  • Home safety repairs

  • Transportation

  • Other emergency needs that threaten stability
  • Eligibility:

  • Must be an Upper Arlington resident

  • Must have an unforeseen event that threatens stability

  • Applicants are referred by Advocate Partners (not self-nominated):

  • - UA City Schools
    - UA Commission on Aging
    - UA Fire Department
    - UA Police Department

    Grant Frequency: Awards made four times each year (quarterly)

    Confidentiality: Assistance is confidential

    Contact Information:

  • Jessica Grisez, UACF Executive Director

  • Email: jessica@uacommunityfoundation.com

  • Phone: 614.451.0700

  • Mailing Address: Upper Arlington Community Foundation, Attn: Good Neighbor Fund, 3600 Tremont Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
  • Impact: Over $100,000 has been granted to the UA community since establishment

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Methods:

  • Online Good Neighbor Fund Grant Application

  • Printable Good Neighbor Fund Application (available for download)
  • Key Application Information:

  • Referral Required: Applicants must be referred by one of the Advocate Partners (UA City Schools, UA Commission on Aging, UA Fire Department, or UA Police Department)

  • Cannot self-apply

  • Application is confidential
  • Submission:

  • Submit to: Upper Arlington Community Foundation, 3600 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

  • Phone: 614-451-0700

  • Email: admin@uacommunityfoundation.com
  • Award Cycle: Foundation awards grants four times each year

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardship

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