The Pickaway County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its grant program.
Donor Name: Pickaway County Community Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Pickaway County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/24/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Awarded through unrestricted, donor advised and field of interest funds, these grants carry out the wishes of fund donors and help nonprofits meet the ever-changing needs of the community. The Foundation accepts proposals from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations serving Pickaway County as part of a competitive grant making process to respond to new programs, emerging needs, and innovative services that might not be started or continue were it not for PCCF’s support.
Priorities
PCCF will work to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the area, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment; addressing needs through grant making; and serving as a leader, catalyst, and a resource for charitable giving. Pickaway County Community Foundation grants are made for public charitable purposes that enrich the quality of life of citizens of the Pickaway County, Ohio area. Generally, priority will be given to projects or programs that:
- Help launch new projects which represent a unique and unduplicated opportunity for the community
- Support established organizations for special purposes
- Support organizations which deliver effective existing programs to assist or empower underserved or disadvantaged populations
- Offer new approaches to solving problems, and stimulate others to participate in problem-solving
- Create opportunities for organizations to collaborate without duplicating services, and leveraging additional resources
- Make a clear difference in the quality of life for a substantial number of people
- Propose innovative, creative and practical solutions to both current and emerging community needs
- Strengthen an agency’s effectiveness or stability
- Generate matching funds
Areas of Interest
PCCF is particularly interested in proposals that help address areas of need in the community as follows:
- Arts & Culture
- Community & Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services/Strengthening Families & Supporting Youth
- Supportive Communities
- Agriculture
- Workforce Development
- Leadership
The Foundation Funds
Increasing the capacity of nonprofits to respond effectively to community needs is essential. In general, the Foundation prefers funding:
- Programs or projects scheduled to take place in the same year in which the grant is awarded
- Start-up costs for new programs
- One-time projects or needs
- Capital needs beyond an applicant’s capabilities and means
- Grant proposals that exhibit a diversification of funding sources
- Grant proposals that delineate plans for future funding
- Collaborative efforts
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation will accept grant applications from:
- IRS Charitable Status – Nonprofit organizations in possession of a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring the organization a public charity that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c)(3). Charitable organizations must have a governing board, and conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability or national origin.
- Geographic Area – Nonprofit organizations must be operating or proposing to operate programs primarily for the benefit of Pickaway County residents.
- Faith-Based Organizations – May apply for program funding provided there are not requirements to participate in religious instruction and/or take part in religious activities.
- School Systems – Requests from school systems must be initiated and submitted by the superintendent’s office (Preference will be given to programs or projects that serve more than an individual classroom with a school or school system.) Grants must be submitted to the school foundations first.
- Multi-Department or Branch Applicants – Large organizations with many branches or departments (e.g., universities, colleges, YMCAs, public libraries) must submit requests from the president’s office, director’s office or development office.
- Previous Grantees – Must have complied with all reporting requirement, and be in good standing before submitting another grant request. As a general rule, a returning applicant will not be considered if an Interim or Final Progress Report was not received by the stated deadline.
For more information, visit PCCF.
