WCCF Competitive Community Grants

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: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 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.  Focus Areas The Foundation’s charitable grantmaking includes both capital and program grants which are awarded in the following categories: Arts, Culture, & Humanities; Civic & Community Affairs; Conservation & Environment; Education; Health & Wellness; and Human Services. Grant Period Grants are valid for a period of up to one year. Geographic Range of Grants 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 qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit public organizations.  Ineligibility  Normally, the Foundation does not approve grants to support: General operating expenses of well-established organizations; Deficit financing; Endowment funds; Annual appeals or membership contributions; Conferences, field trips, travel or recognition events; The Foundation does not support religious organizations for religious purposes. However, WCCF does support non-religious programs like hunger centers, job training or childcare. For more information, visit WCCF.