The Marietta Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Simple Solution Grants.
Donor Name: Marietta Community Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Washington County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Designed to swiftly address basic needs and small challenges hindering organizations’ broader goals, Simple Solution Grants are primarily supported by the Foundation’s fund holders and earmarked gifts, making it easier for nonprofits with straightforward requests to apply and get a fast response.
Funding Information
Generally, these requests are under $1,500 and for a straightforward purpose.
Eligibility Criteria
- Marietta Community Foundation will accept grant requests from organizations designated as tax-exempt according to §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. Other organizations may be eligible to apply. Contact the Foundation for details.
- There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount. In 2022, the average size of a grant was $3,066, with grant amounts spanning from $5 to $185k+.
- Marietta Community Foundation’s Board and staff will consider whether the amount requested is commensurate with the proposal and appropriate for the Foundation’s annual grantmaking target and charitable purposes.
- Nonprofits located outside of Washington County, Ohio may apply for funding. However, the project should specifically impact residents of Washington County.
- Funding will not be awarded for utilities/overhead budget line items for Competitive and Board-Discretionary grants.
- Unless otherwise specified and agreed upon, all grants have one-year terms. Under very limited circumstances, the Foundation may make a multiple-year commitment. It is incumbent upon the grant seeker to demonstrate the necessity or benefit of multiple-year funding in the grant proposal.
- There is no limit to the number of proposals a single entity may submit.
- The grantee must sign grant agreement before the award is disbursed.
For more information, visit MCF.
