Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 14, 2026

51 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Paulding County Area Foundation General Grants

Geographic Scope: Paulding County, Ohio and surrounding areas

Overview: The Paulding County Area Foundation offers grants to support community projects and initiatives. The foundation has implemented a simplified process for grant project submissions.

Eligibility: Organizations and entities with projects in Paulding County may apply. Examples of funded projects include:

  • Community infrastructure and park development

  • Environmental conservation projects

  • Educational and literacy programs

  • Youth and recreation facilities

  • Agricultural and conservation initiatives
  • What They Fund (based on 2023 recipients):

  • Community facilities and parks

  • Educational programs (Dolly Parton Imagination Library)

  • Environmental conservation

  • Recreation facilities and splash pads

  • Fairground improvements

  • Nature center improvements
  • Application Process: New simplified submission process - applicants must first complete a Project Submission Form. The foundation will review the project and contact eligible applicants with a full Grant Application.

    Deadlines:

  • November 14th for consideration in December

  • March 31st for consideration in June
  • Contact: Project Submission Form available on foundation home page

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Initial Submission: Complete the Project Submission Form (available on foundation home page)
    2. Foundation Review: Foundation staff review the project for eligibility
    3. Notification: If eligible, foundation contacts applicant with full Grant Application
    4. Full Application: Submit completed grant application by deadline
    5. Consideration: Applications reviewed for funding consideration

      Deadlines

    • November 14th - For consideration in December
    • March 31st - For consideration in June

      Required Materials

    • Project Submission Form (initial step)
    • Full Grant Application (if project deemed eligible)

    What Paulding County Area Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    10
    Total given
    $204K
    Median grant
    $12K
    Range
    $7,850–$46K
    • By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Paulding, OH; Oakwood, OH; Antwerp, OH.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Reclaimed Living · Paulding, OH

      Community support

      $46K

    • Paulding Co Ag Society · Paulding, OH

      Racetrack lighting

      $41K

    • Rotart Club of Antwerp · Antwerp, OH

      Basketball court

      $40K

    • Friends of Paulding Co Parks Distri · Oakwood, OH

      Electricity to roch

      $15K

    • Giving Tuesday · Paulding, OH

      Giving tuesday

      $15K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-developmenteducationliteracyyouth-programsrecreationenvironmental-conservation

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