Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant

Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Clinton County Foundation
Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

About the Clinton County Foundation The Clinton County Foundation is a community charity run by local citizens, dedicated to the place we call home, our Clinton County. We promote giving through creative resources, as a charitable investment. Every community should have a vision that carries through the generations. We support a strong community through permanent charitable investments. 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. We mobilize generosity through affordable resource management. The Clinton County Foundation is the cornerstone for the vision for our community. Founded in 1985, the Clinton County Foundation is a national accredited community foundation. Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund 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

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