Fairfield County Foundation Releases Updated Grant Guidelines and Deadlines
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation Board of Trustees recently finalized new grant guidelines and deadlines, which will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The process, led by the grant committee, took into consideration feedback from partners and grantees as well as best practice research.
Starting in 2025, grant applicants will have the opportunity to apply in one of two cycles, with preliminary deadlines on January 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Funding decisions for these cycles will be made in March and September. The Foundation will be considering grant requests up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations that have been operating for a least two years with a record of sustainability. Local government agencies may apply for charitable purposes that do not include mandated services and/or infrastructure. Grant requests cannot exceed more than 50% of the total project budget. The grant committee will give preference to applicants who can demonstrate a need for the project/program and who will record the impact of the project/program in a way that can be measured.
“We are always striving to be good stewards of the donations left to us and helpful partners to the organizations we serve,” said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield County Foundation. “After thoughtful review, we have identified several changes we believe will improve our grant making process and allow us to enhance our community impact.”
Those who are interested in applying for a grant in 2025 should contact Senior Program Officer, Abby King, at aking@fairfieldcountyfoundation.org or 740-654-8451 for further information and prior to starting a preliminary application. Full grant deadlines and guidelines for 2025 can now be viewed on our website at www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org.
About the Fairfield County Foundation:
The Fairfield County Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit that along with its supporters, helps to sustain and enhance the quality of life and economic viability in our community. Its scholarship program helps to sustain opportunities for local youth to achieve their academic goals. The Foundation was formed in 1989 and grants today continue to support the arts, children’s programs, health and wellness projects, community development, academics, and more. For more information about the Foundation, please call 740-654-8451 or visit www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org.
