Delaware County Foundation’s Community Grants (Ohio) - fundsforNGOs

The Delaware County Foundation supports numerous non-profit organizations that work to improve the community.

Donor Name: Delaware County Foundation

State: Ohio

County: Delaware County (OH)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 07/31/2025

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

The Foundation actively promotes diversity, equality and access, and a community free of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or religious background, age or disability. The Foundation reflects this philosophy in considering grant requests.

Focus Areas

Consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that are specifically addressing these areas:

Animal Welfare: Promoting the proper care of animals and the many ways they bring quality to the lives.
Arts & Culture: Support for arts and cultural activities that enrich the lives of individuals, promote interactions among residents, and build community.
Basic Needs: Investment in approaches that combat food insecurity, provide affordable housing, and remove barriers to transportation, childcare, and education for low-income residents.
Education: Support for innovative programs for all students, preschool through adult.
Economic Opportunity: Investment in the workforce of tomorrow by funding programs that build prosperity, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life in the communities.
Environment: Funding solutions that contribute to healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable Ohio.

Funding Information

Grants are expected to range between $2,500 to $20,000 and will be funded upon availability.

Grant Period

Grant projects are typically completed by the applicant within 12 months.

Eligibility Criteria

Nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that benefit Delaware County, Ohio, residents are eligible to apply.
Grants are not made to individuals.
Organizations that either (a) have established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under section 509(a) of the Code; or (b) have tax exemption as a governmental or other publicly-funded entity; or (c) have a qualified, tax exempt fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply.
All organizations and programs aligned with the Foundation’s areas of funding are invited to apply.
Preference will be given to programs addressing recovery, housing, mental health & healthcare, basic needs (i.e. nutrition, food insecurity, utilities), ESL/community inclusion, community safety (i.e. violence prevention, human trafficking), and workforce development.

Exclusions