Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program

Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montpelier Area Foundation
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The Montpelier Area Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in Montpelier and Williams County, Ohio, by supporting public charitable purposes. The foundation focuses on funding unique community projects, established organizations for specific initiatives, and matching funds. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that serve local needs. Grants are not provided for individual assistance, religious programs, or ongoing operating costs, ensuring resources are directed toward impactful community enhancements.

Overview

The mission of the Montpelier Area Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of our area, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, addressing needs through grant making, serving as a leader, catalyst and a resource for charitable giving. Foundation grants are made for public charitable purposes that enrich the quality of life of citizens of Montpelier and the Williams County, Ohio area. Generally, grants are made: to help launch new projects which represent a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the community,to support established organizations for special purposes,to generate matching funds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who We FundThe Foundation makes grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations operating or proposing to operate programs primarily for the benefit of Williams County residentsWhat We FundThe Foundation makes grants to increase the capacity of Williams County’s not for-profit organizations to respond effectively to the needs of the community. In general, the Foundation prefers funding for:Start-up costs for new programsOne-time projects or needsCapital needs beyond an applicant's capabilities and means

Ineligibility

What We Do Not FundThe Foundation will not normally consider grants from unrestricted funds for the following purposes:Individuals other than scholarships (separate applications exist for the scholarship program)Programs that are strictly religious or sectarian in purposeMake-up of operating deficits, post-event or after-the-fact situationsEndowment campaignsFor any propaganda, political or otherwise, attempting to influence legislation or intervene in any political affairs or campaigns.In addition, the Foundation board is reluctant to approve grants to any organization for the purpose of maintaining an on-going operating budget or for multi-year grant requests. Please contact the Foundation office before submitting a multi-year grant request.