Owensville Area Community Foundation Grantmaking Program

The Owensville Area Community Foundation Grantmaking Program supports local 501(c)(3) organizations and other IRS-approved entities in enhancing the quality of life in the Owensville area. Governed by a knowledgeable Board of Directors, this program provides flexible grantmaking tailored to community needs. Grants up to $500 are available, with a focus on non-discrimination in funding use. The program aims to empower local leaders and foster impactful community initiatives.

The Owensville Area Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Owensville area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. The Owensville Area Community Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area.
Grant decisions are made by the grant committee. The unique role of a community foundation is to conduct a flexible community grantmaking program which addresses the most important needs of the community at any one time. The flexibility this requires is made possible by charitable donors who established unrestricted or field-of-interest funds and place the decision-making in the hands of the community leaders serving on our Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the Owensville Area Community Foundation.
Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. Agencies may request up to $500.
In awarding grants, affiliates of the CFO will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Grantees must not, in the use of CFO grant funds, discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.

Eligibility

501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Owensville area are eligible to apply.