The Pickaway County Community 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.
Donor Name: Pickaway County Community Foundation
State: Ohio
County: Pickaway County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/20/2023
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Pickaway County Community Foundations’ competitive grantmaking is supported by many thoughtful donors who have entrusted us to identify and invest in ever-changing community needs.
Focus Areas
PCCF is particularly interested in proposals that help address areas of need in the community as follows:
- Arts & Culture Programs and activities that reach out to underserved populations, and strengthen and support local arts organizations
- Community & Economic Development Programs and activities that enhance and improve the economic vitality of the community
- Education Early education and care; language and reading readiness; keeping children in school; family literacy/adult education; and professional development for teachers
- Environment Community-focused parks and green spaces; recreational trails; stewardship of natural resources
- Health Access to care; early screening and referral; mental/physical disabilities; teen pregnancy, prenatal care, and education; fitness and nutrition
- Human Services/Strengthening Families & Supporting Youth Services for children and families living in poverty; services to elderly in need; prevention of child abuse and neglect; parenting resources; access to quality child care; prevention of substance abuse
- Supportive Communities Safer, livable communities; advocacy for the poor and underserved; shelter/housing; transportation; access to emergency assistance for basic needs; citizen involvement
- Agriculture: Exploration of the possibilities of incentives for farmers to develop their produces, support for the new creation of new value-added agriculture enterprises; development of funding sources for entrepreneurs to incubate startups and growth phases; definition and focus on the emerging concept of community development venture capital.
- Workforce Development Preparation for workforce skills, job readiness training, or program that develop skills that lead to in-demand occupations.
- Leadership Develop programs that enhance leadership skills, and opportunities to link leaders throughout the county.
Priorities
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 that 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 leverage 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
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 no 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 requirements, 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.