Funding Amount

Up to $25,000 total annually (distributed among multiple organizations)

Deadline

February 1, 2027

299 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

IMPACT Youth Grants

Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF)

Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio

Purpose: Competitive grants awarded to support projects and initiatives specifically designed to benefit the youth of Ashland County.

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) organizations

  • Other qualifying charitable organizations

  • Organizations serving Ashland County youth
  • Grant Decision Process:

  • Grants are selected by ACCF's IMPACT Youth Council

  • Council composed of student volunteers from Ashland County high schools

  • Council director: Sarah LeVeck
  • Funding Areas (Recent Awards):

  • Youth enrichment and mentoring programs

  • Mental health and suicide prevention

  • Summer programs and camps

  • Career development and workforce preparation

  • Arts and music programs

  • Recreation and athletics

  • Educational support

  • Emergency support (tablets for shelter youth, care closets, etc.)
  • Recent Award Examples (2025): 19 organizations awarded grants totaling $25,000, including organizations like Pathfinder Farms, Ashland Bookcase Project, Ashland Symphony Orchestra, and various youth service providers.

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (419) 281-4733

  • Email: accf@ashlandforgood.org

  • Website: www.ashlandforgood.org
  • IMPACT Youth Council Membership:

  • Application now open for 2025-2026 school year

  • Eligible: Ashland County students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors during 2025-2026

  • Apply online at www.ashlandforgood.org/impact-youth-council/
  • How to Apply

    IMPACT Youth Grant Application Process

    1. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations serving Ashland County youth

    2. Deadline: February 1 annually

    3. Application Method: Online submission (details at www.ashlandforgood.org)

    4. Grant Selection: Selected by IMPACT Youth Council, ratified by ACCF Board of Trustees

    5. Contact for Questions:
    - Phone: (419) 281-4733
    - Website: www.ashlandforgood.org

    IMPACT Youth Council Application Process

    1. Eligibility: Ashland County high school students who will be sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the 2025-2026 school year

    2. How to Apply: Online application at www.ashlandforgood.org/impact-youth-council/

    3. Time Commitment: Year-long volunteer position on the council

    4. Responsibilities: Review grant applications and select award recipients

    5. Contact: Phone (419) 281-4733 or visit www.ashlandforgood.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsmental-healthsuicide-preventionyouth-sportsmusicafter-schoolarts

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