Piqua Community Foundation: Standard Grants

The Piqua Community Foundation offers Standard Grants to charitable not-for-profit organizations that meet specific criteria, including proof of 501(c)(3) status and a project that benefits Piqua residents. The Foundation encourages applicants to consult with staff for eligibility and project-specific questions. However, grants are typically not awarded for the same project in consecutive years or for general operating expenses, ensuring a broader distribution of funds within the community.

NOTE: The Foundation strongly encourages potential applicants to contact Foundation staff to ensure eligibility and ask project-specific questions prior to completing an application.
The Piqua Community Foundation accepts grant applications from any charitable not-for-profit organization, provided the applicant and its application meet the following criteria:
The application must be accompanied by documentation verifying the applicant’s 501 (c) (3) status or equivalent tax-exempt statusThe applicant organization must adhere to a mission that is religious, educational, scientific, literary or charitable in natureThe application must document the way the project for which funds are being sought will benefit the residents of Piqua, Ohio

Ineligibility

The Foundation will typically not make grants to the same project or program in consecutive years to allow more organizations in our community to benefit.In most cases, The Foundation does not make grants for salaries or for general operating expenses.