Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) Grants

Partnership: The Rocky Community Improvement Fund and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville

Geographic Scope: Broader than Athens County - serves Hocking, Perry, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton, and Washington counties

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) organizations
• Government agencies
• Projects with fiscal sponsorship agreements with 501(c)(3) organizations

Priority Given To:

• Projects that comply with mission and values of RCIF, Athens County Foundation, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
• Projects incorporating new approaches to current or emerging needs
• Projects encouraging cooperation among organizations and avoiding duplication of services
• Organizations demonstrating ability to leverage additional funds

What RCIF Does NOT Fund:

• Individuals
• Endowments
• Budget deficits
• Scholarships
• Religious purposes
• Political or legislative action groups
• Support or promotion of specific points of view on right-to-life and pro-choice issues
• Annual fundraising drives

Grant Cycles:

• Spring 2025 cycle (opening soon)
• Fall cycle

Donor Recognition Requirement: RCIF and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation partnership must be recognized as donors in any publicity about the funded project. Logos available in digital form.

Required Text: "This project is made possible with support from The Rocky Community Improvement Fund and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville"

Application Process

1. Submission: Applications submitted through RCIF Application Portal
2. Timing: Spring and Fall cycles
3. Support: Contact ACF staff for assistance with application

Basic Guidelines

• Grant applications welcome from eligible organizations
• Demonstrate alignment with funder values
• Show feasibility and reasonable use of funds
• Prove capability to achieve meaningful impact
• Include documentation of any publicity/donor recognition in completion report