Pickaway County Community Foundation’s Community Grant

The Pickaway County Community Foundation (PCCF) offers a competitive Community Grants program designed to address the evolving needs of Pickaway County, Ohio. Backed by unrestricted, donor-advised, and field-of-interest funds, this program reflects the Foundation’s commitment to enriching community life by supporting local nonprofits. PCCF’s mission focuses on building endowments, enabling responsive grantmaking, and acting as a catalyst for charitable giving throughout the region. Since 2001, the Foundation has issued more than $3.4 million in grants and scholarships. PCCF prioritizes proposals that launch new and unduplicated community initiatives, strengthen existing organizations through one-time needs, and foster innovative problem-solving approaches. Programs that support underserved or disadvantaged populations, stimulate collaboration without duplicating services, or leverage additional resources are especially encouraged. Specific interest areas include Arts & Culture, Community and Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health, Human Services, Supportive Communities, Agriculture, Workforce Development, and Leadership. The Foundation gives preference to practical, scalable, and impactful proposals that demonstrate measurable benefits to Pickaway County residents. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Pickaway County, as well as faith-based organizations and educational institutions meeting specific criteria. Public school applications must originate from the superintendent’s office and first be submitted to school foundations. Applications from multi-branch institutions like universities or public libraries must come from central leadership offices. Previous grantees must be in good standing and up to date with all required reports before reapplying. Grants are not awarded to individuals, political or religious purposes, lobbying, or activities considered to be a public-sector responsibility. PCCF reviews applications quarterly. For the 2026 grant year, deadlines are set for November 17, 2025 (Q1), February 23, 2026 (Q2), May 11, 2026 (Q3), and August 24, 2026 (Q4), with presentation dates approximately two weeks later. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a scheduled grant review meeting, which includes a strict 5–7-minute presentation to fund holders followed by Q&A. Applications must be complete and follow posted guidelines to be considered. Proposals generally supported include start-up costs for new programs, one-time projects, and capital needs that exceed the applicant's capacity. PCCF does not fund recurring operations, multi-year requests, or programs already underway. While applications with diversified funding are preferred, PCCF does not require a specific matching component. However, proposals that can generate matching funds are viewed favorably. For more information, applicants can contact the Foundation at info@yourpccf.org or call 740-477-6207. The Foundation is located at 770 North Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113. Full grant guidelines and submission details are available on the PCCF website at www.yourpccf.org/grants. As a recurring program with established quarterly deadlines, the Community Grants program continues to play a pivotal role in the social and economic vitality of Pickaway County.

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