Community Grants

Grant Opportunity: Painesville Community Improvement Corporation (PCIC) Grants The Painesville Community Improvement Corporation (PCIC) is offering grant opportunities to organizations in the Painesville area and surrounding communities. PCIC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the physical, social, and economic revitalization of Painesville. They have sponsored numerous local events for various groups and have given out over $300,000 in community grants. The PCIC grants support a wide range of organizations and initiatives. Some of the grant recipients include the City of Painesville, Extended Housing for mentally ill individuals, Fairport Harbor Tourism for community-business collaboration through tourism, Harvey Band Boosters for band excellence, Lake County Free Clinic providing healthcare services, Lake County History Center preserving local history, Lake County YMCA promoting health and well-being, Lake County Youth Football supporting community-based sports, Lake Health Foundation addressing medical needs in Lake County, Painesville City Local Schools Educational Foundation enhancing student learning through grants, Painesville Local Schools as one of the largest employers in the city, Painesville Railroad Museum restoring the NYC Painesville Depot, Project Hope for the Homeless providing temporary housing for the homeless population, Shades of Success improving family lives and relationships, The Fine Arts Association promoting arts education and performance advocacy, World Changers empowering change through understanding grace, Western Reserve Junior Service League supporting educational and charitable organizations with volunteers and financial aid. To apply for a PCIC grant opportunity or to obtain more information about eligibility requirements and application procedures, please visit their website at http://www.painesvilleimprovement.com/grant-application. Grant amounts exceeding $2500 may require a formal request to be submitted to the grant committee. For any inquiries or clarifications regarding these grants, please contact the committee at grants@painesvilleimprovement.com.