The City of Gahanna, Ohio is now accepting applications for its 2025 Community Grant Program. This initiative is designed to support local nonprofit organizations that offer projects or programs providing tangible benefits to the Gahanna community. With a total allocation of $100,000, the program prioritizes proposals based on their alignment with community needs, and applications will be evaluated and recommended for funding by the Gahanna Review Committee (GRC), which includes appointees from the Mayor’s Office and City Council.
Eligible projects must align with the following funding priorities, in order of preference: (1a) provision of basic human necessities such as food and clothing; (1b) mental health or community counseling services; (2) general safety, health, and welfare services such as housing, transportation, or utilities; and (3) broader efforts aimed at improving the Gahanna community. A minimum of 51% of beneficiaries must be Gahanna residents, defined as those within city limits or members of organizations primarily composed of Gahanna residents. Additional consideration will be given to organizations serving the Gahanna-Jefferson School District.
To qualify, applicants must be IRS-designated nonprofit organizations based in Gahanna and must submit completed applications by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025. The program operates on a reimbursement basis, and each award is capped at $10,000. While no match is required, applicants will be evaluated on the percentage of their overall budget represented by the grant request. Up to 10% of funds may be used for administrative expenses. Funding must be expended by December 31, 2025, unless prior written approval is obtained.
Organizations currently funded by the city must reapply for 2025 and will not be guaranteed renewed support. Recipients are required to attend a pre-award conference, submit reimbursement and closeout documentation, and may be asked to present their outcomes in a formal setting. All awardees are subject to compliance monitoring by the Departments of Administrative Services and Finance.
Applications can be submitted online through the city’s citizen portal, requested via email at CommunityGrantProgram@Gahanna.gov, or by contacting Corey Wybensinger, Sr. Deputy Director of Administrative Services, at 614-342-4043 for more information.
