The Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF), partnered with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, is seeking applications to provide impactful support to local communities by awarding grants to build a clean, safe, and healthy community for neighbors.
Donor Name: Rocky Community Improvement Fund
State: Ohio
County: Athens County (OH), Hocking County (OH), Meigs County (OH), Morgan County (OH), Perry County (OH), Vinton County (OH), Washington County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The mission of the RCIF is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Nelsonville and the surrounding communities by promoting philanthropy among Rocky Brands Associates, building an endowment, and awarding grants.
The Rocky Community Improvement Fund provides impactful support to local communities by awarding grants to build a clean, safe, and healthy community for neighbors.
Priority will be given to projects that:
- Comply with the mission and values of RCIF, the Athens County Foundation, and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville
- Incorporate new approaches to current or emerging needs
- Encourage cooperation among organizations and avoid duplication of services
- Show the organization’s ability to leverage additional funds
Program Areas
- Children’s Welfare & Education
- Hunger
- School Programs
- Senior Citizens
- Health & Wellness
- Developmental Disabilities
- Community Development & Infrastructure
- Housing Initiatives
- Animal Welfare
- Community Beautification
- Environmental Programs
Geographic Focus
Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington Counties.
Criteria
They welcome from any 501c3 organization, government agency, or those who have a fiscal sponsor agreement with a 501c3 organization.
Generally, grants are not made to or for:
- Individuals
- Endowments
- Budget deficits
- Scholarships
- Religious purposes
- Political or legislative action groups
- Support or promotion of specific points of view on right-to-life and pro-choice issues
- Annual fundraising drives
For more information, visit Rocky Community Improvement Fund .
