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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) Grant


Agency
Foundation

GrantWatch ID#
169813

Funding Source
Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville
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Geographic Focus
USA: Ohio: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington Counties

Important Dates
Deadline: 10/13/23 Save

Grant Description
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within a range of focus areas including but not limited to education, children's welfare, healthcare, mental health, seniors, nutrition, community development, and disabilities. Eligible projects benefit the Nelsonville area, including Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington Counties.

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.

The Rocky Community Improvement Fund works through the Athens County Foundation, which believes that a healthy, inclusive community is one that preserves and expands on things that are working well and:

  • Values local input
  • Solicits diverse perspectives
  • Inspires cooperation and collaboration
  • Stewards valued resources
  • Encourages self-assessment and continuous learning
  • Promotes shared values of trust, respect, honesty, and openness
  • Recognizes the inter-relatedness of community development and economic development.


Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria
Grant applications are welcome from any 501c3 organization, government agency, or organization that has a fiscal agreement with a 501c3 organization.

Ineligible
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

Pre-Application Information
The application deadline is October 13, 2023

Announcements will be made in December.

Grants are awarded twice a year.

Estimated Size of Grant
RCIF does not restrict how much you can request; however, the average award over the last 3 years was $3,460.

Contact Information
Apply online: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=athens

Direct questions to RCIF@rockybrands.com.

RCIF
39 E. Canal St
Nelsonville, OH 45764
Phone: 740-593-9100

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