RCF: Summertime Kids Grants

RCF: Summertime Kids Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Richland County Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $2,500
Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Summary

The Richland County Foundation offers Summertime Kids Grants, aimed at nonprofit agencies to provide engaging and safe summer activities for children in Richland County. Established in 1945, the foundation is dedicated to improving community life through strategic philanthropy. While funding supports direct programming, it does not cover regular staffing or operational costs. This initiative ensures that children have access to enjoyable summer experiences, fostering growth and development in a supportive environment.

Overview

History The Richland County Foundation was founded in 1945 by a group of seven community leaders. These original founders were inspired by local philanthropist Anna Scattergood, who had created a fund to benefit poverty-stricken elderly and terminally ill residents in Mansfield. It was with the guidance of D. Osborne Meese that the Foundation was established. The Richland County Foundation was modeled after the Cleveland Foundation and was created as an independent nonprofit organization that could accept and administer charitable gifts and bequests, regardless of size, for the benefit of the local community. The mission of the Richland County Foundation is to improve and enhance the quality of life in Richland County through strategic philanthropy and community leadership. Summertime Kids Grants The Summertime Kids grants are for nonprofit agencies to provide safe, fun-filled activities for Richland County children during the summer months.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Ineligibility

Regular staffing, physical hardware/technology, operational costs or occupancy costs are not covered by this grant.