The Wayne County Community Foundation is excited to announce the Competitive Community Grants.
Donor Name: Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)
State: Ohio
County: Wayne County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
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.
Grant Period
Grants are valid for a period of up to one year.
Geographical Areas
Grants are limited to activities and organizations benefiting the greater Wayne County area.
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
- 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, they do support them for non-religious programs like hunger centers, job training or childcare.
For more information, visit WCCF.
