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Grant Cycle I Applications Now Available

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:27 AM

By Ohio County Community Foundation, news release

Applicants may request up to $5,000.

(Rising Sun, Ind.) - Applications are currently available for the first grant cycle of 2025 Community Grants administered by the Ohio County Community Foundation. Applicants wishing to apply for a Community Grant (Competitive Cycle Grants) must apply using the Foundation’s online application process.

Local non-profit organizations meeting the eligibility criteria and seeking funds for community projects and programs that benefit Ohio County residents may apply. Applicants may request up to $5,000. Grants will not be awarded for projects or programs taking place prior to the grant award date.

To apply, visit the Foundation website at occfrisingsun.com. The application deadline is March 14, 2025 by 3:00 p.m. Grant award recipients will be notified via email on April 25, 2025. Grant award checks will be distributed in the OCCF office on May 15 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The Ohio County Community Foundation was established in 1998. The mission of the Ohio County Community Foundation is to build, manage and distribute a lasting source of charitable funds for Ohio County. Grants are awarded in the areas of Community Development, Human Services, Education, Health and Cultural Affairs.

The Ohio County Community Foundation is located at 330 Industrial Access Drive, Rising Sun. For information concerning applying for a Community (Competitive) Grant, please contact Tracy Stegemiller, OCCF Program Coordinator at tstegemiller@occfrisingsun.com or call the Foundation office at 812-438-9401.

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