Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

OSUM Pay It Forward Project

Overview: A partnership between United Way of Marion County and The Ohio State University at Marion that evolved from the federal Pay It Forward Student Philanthropy Initiative. The program addresses critical economic needs through student-led grant making and volunteerism.

Geographic Scope: Marion County, Ohio

Focus Areas:

  • Community needs identification

  • Support for local non-profit organizations

  • Student-led philanthropy and community learning
  • Funding: Total of $5,000 available for distribution by students to selected non-profit organizations

    Award Recipients (2019):

  • Boys and Girls Club of Marion County: $3,000

  • Goodwill of Marion County: $1,000

  • Autism Support and More: $500

  • Mobile Meals: $500
  • Process:

  • Students learn about community needs and local organizations' efforts

  • Students participate in grant-making decisions

  • Partnership evaluates non-profit applications

  • Award celebration held annually
  • Contact: United Way of North Central Ohio

  • Address: 198 E Center Street, Marion, OH 43302

  • Phone: 740-383-3108
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsautism

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