Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation Grant

The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in Ohio, committed to enhancing the physical and mental well-being of individuals in the community. Its focus lies in strengthening local health initiatives and community wellness programs, with an emphasis on inclusivity and tangible impact. The Foundation provides financial support to programs operating within the four-county region of Holmes, Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties in Ohio. Through its grantmaking efforts, the Foundation aims to foster holistic health improvements in both physical and mental domains for residents of the region it serves. Eligible applicants for funding from the Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation must be organizations that operate in, or serve, all or part of the four specified Ohio counties. Proposals from outside this geographic scope are not considered. In addition, the Foundation requires that applicants be recognized as tax-exempt entities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Proposals from organizations that do not meet this IRS classification are ineligible. The Foundation also excludes certain types of requests from consideration, including annual appeals, membership drives, nonspecific capital campaigns or fundraising events, program advertising, lobbying activities, and requests for endowment funds. Proposals not aligned with these guidelines will be automatically deemed ineligible. The grant application process is structured and begins with a mandatory phone call to the Foundation’s office. During this conversation, the applicant will receive personalized instructions on how to proceed with the application. Following the call, the Foundation will provide specific guidelines and a “Grant Request Cover Sheet,” which is a necessary first step in determining the eligibility and alignment of the proposal with the Foundation’s mission. Required components of the grant proposal include a description of the applying organization, its mission statement, the objectives of the proposed project or program, the current year’s budget, a copy of the IRS tax determination letter confirming 501(c)(3) status, the prior year’s audited financial statements, and a complete list of the organization’s board of directors. Applications are reviewed twice annually by the Foundation's board of trustees. The deadlines for submission in 2026 are May 26 and November 17, with decisions rendered in September and March, respectively. All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the specified deadline dates; late submissions are not considered. While proposals can be submitted any time during the year, they are queued for review based on the applicable deadline. Applicants are notified of the board’s decision shortly after the review meetings. There are no explicit requirements for matching funds or cost sharing mentioned in the Foundation’s guidelines. Similarly, there are no specified award ceilings or floors, and no reference to the total program funding or number of awards issued annually. The Foundation does not publish a public database of previous recipients. Its grantmaking approach emphasizes completeness and adherence to procedural instructions, underscoring that incomplete proposals will not be considered for funding. For further assistance, applicants are directed to contact the Foundation by phone at (330) 580-2380 or by email at [email protected]. The Foundation is located at 2719 Fulton Drive NW, Suite D, Canton, OH 44718. While no formal application portal or downloadable PDF is provided online, the initial phone consultation is essential in initiating the application process and obtaining the necessary forms.

Follow all application instructions carefully; incomplete proposals will not be considered.