How much funding does Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant?

Geography: Based in the area, with a focus on new approaches to enhance community initiatives; Based in or serve Clinton County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant

Clinton County Foundation

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Based in the area, with a focus on new approaches to enhance community initiatives
Based in or serve Clinton County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations that do not meet the organizational status will need a fiscal sponsorship from a qualifying organization.

Other requirements

Those who have received Lucas Fund grants in the past are invited to apply, however, these nonprofits should demonstrate a new approach in the way they will operate, the population they will serve, expansion of a program, or introduction of a new initiative.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Ineligible for grant support:Debt-reductions, deficits, or previous obligations
Not eligible: Support of religious activities
Not eligible: Political campaigns, political projects, or attempts to influence legislation or government actors.
Not eligible: Regular budgetary items or projects that would otherwise receive governmental funding

Overview

The Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund, managed by the Clinton County Foundation, provides support to nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Clinton County. Established in honor of Dr. Robert Lucas, a community leader and educator, the fund seeks innovative projects that foster collaboration among organizations. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and tax-exempt groups based in the area, with a focus on new approaches to enhance community initiatives.

About the Clinton County Foundation
Every community should have a vision that carries through the generations.
We are the glue between kind Clinton County citizens and good organizations that build a better, finer world. We are a trusted friend to donors and nonprofits.
The Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund (the Lucas Fund) supports nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth in Clinton County. Projects demonstrating collaboration and creative approaches to our toughest issues are of interest to the Lucas Fund.
Dr. Robert Lucas was an educator, business, and community leader, who was a founder of the Clinton County Foundation. In addition, he created the Clinton County Leadership Institute and supported Downtown Wilmington and the Chamber of Commerce. He served as president of the Ohio PTA and as a supervisor for the Ohio Department of Education. The Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund carries on his legacy and continues his commitment to Clinton County.

Eligibility

501(c)3 organizations, government entities, nonprofit organizations, and otherwise tax exempt groups that are based in or serve Clinton County.
Organizations that do not meet the organizational status will need a fiscal sponsorship from a qualifying organization.Those who have received Lucas Fund grants in the past are invited to apply, however, these nonprofits should demonstrate a new approach in the way they will operate, the population they will serve, expansion of a program, or introduction of a new initiative.

Ineligibility

Ineligible for grant support:Debt-reductions, deficits, or previous obligations
Support of religious activities
Political campaigns, political projects, or attempts to influence legislation or government actorsRegular budgetary items or projects that would otherwise receive governmental funding