The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation provides grants to support nonprofit organizations whose work strengthens the community and improves the quality of life.
Donor Name: Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Ross County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/03/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation is dedicated to making Ross County a great place to live, work, play, and raise the families.
NEW in 2025 – Priority on Homelessness
- Homelessness has become one of Ross County’s most urgent challenges.
- This year, they will give special consideration to projects and initiatives that meaningfully address homelessness, including, but not limited to:
- Prevention efforts (keeping individuals and families housed)
- Shelter and transitional housing solutions
- Wraparound services such as job training, mental health support, or substance abuse treatment
- Innovative collaborations between agencies
- The Foundation welcomes creative, practical ideas that demonstrate measurable benefits for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Foundation awards grants, based on available funds, to eligible 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that:
- Serve a public purpose
- Deliver projects or programs with broad community impact
- Address pressing community needs or opportunities
- Align with the mission and values
- The grants may support projects, programs, or initiatives that directly benefit the people and communities they serve.
Ineligibility
The Foundation generally does not fund:
- Religious organizations, unless for a non-sectarian project that serves the whole community
- Organizations that discriminate against individuals
- Administrative or general operating expenses
- Endowments not held at the Community Foundation
- Fundraising events or campaigns
- Direct support for individuals
- Social, labor, veterans, alumni, or fraternal organizations
- Political causes, candidates, or lobbying
- Budget deficits or debt payments
- Recreational sporting events or athletic teams.
For more information, visit Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation.
