The Wayne County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program.
Donor Name: Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)
State: Ohio
County: Wayne County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Foundation was established in 1978 as a tax-exempt community foundation. Gifts from individuals, families, and businesses are used for scholarships, community projects and other charitable purposes throughout our area. All unrestricted donations to the Foundation are added to the General Community Fund. These unrestricted gifts provide the Foundation with flexibility in its charitable purpose, allowing the Board of Trustees to respond to innovative projects and changing community needs. Charitable organizations serving the residents of Wayne County are invited to apply for grants from these unrestricted funds in the spring and fall of each year.
The Foundation’s charitable grantmaking includes both capital and program grants which are awarded in the following categories: Arts & Culture; Civic & Community Affairs; Conservation & Environment; Education; Health & Wellness; and Human Services.
Grant Period
1 year
Eligibility Criteria
By law, the Wayne County Community Foundation can only make grants to organizations recognized by
the Internal Revenue Code as nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizations (501(c)(3)s, public schools,
and churches); or to qualified governmental agencies. The Foundation strongly encourages collaborations between and among organizations working to achieve a common goal. In such collaborations, one organization must be identified as the grantee applicant.
Ineligibility Criteria
Normally, the Foundation does not approve grants to support:
- General operating expenses of well-established organizations (i.e., those in existence 5+ yrs.);
- Deficit financing;
- Endowment funds;
- Annual appeals or membership contributions;
- Conferences, field trips, travel or recognition events;
- Religious organizations for religious purposes. However, we do support them for non-religious programs like hunger centers, job training or childcare.
For more information, visit WCCF.
