Ohio Food and Nutrition Grants

The Community Waste Reduction Grant (CWRG) is a competitive grant program that provides funding for innovative projects that significantly reduce waste and/or increase the diversion of recoverable materials that would otherwise be sent to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill for disposal. Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio State: Ohio County: Franklin County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The program is designed to provide funding to assist with building sustainable programs, projects, and services that address the unique waste reduction and material diversion needs of central Ohio. Local governmental or non-profit organizations including cities, townships, villages, parks, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, and churches are eligible to apply.  Proposed projects should address the unique waste reduction, diversion, recycling, and composting needs of Central Ohio; emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community benefit. Funding Information The minimum grant amount that can be requested is five hundred dollars ($500.00). The maximum grant amount that can be requested is thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00). Projects should emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community and economic benefit. Funding for infrastructure, and outreach and education activities that increase the reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting of materials will be considered. Applications with a focus on implementing reduction and diversion processes and systems, that also include outreach, education, and awareness as part of the project are strongly encouraged. Below is a partial list of CWRG criteria: Must occur within SWACO’s jurisdiction of Franklin County, Ohio. Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities. Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project. If a project is awarded grant dollars, SWACO requires grantees to document and measure the impact of the project’s activities. No approved purchases can be made before the execution of a grant agreement. If awarded, funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2025. A final report detailing the successes, challenges, and impacts of the project’s waste reduction and diversion efforts must be provided at the end of the project. SWACO staff is available to serve as a resource to: Provide advice and technical expertise. Help develop projects and services that align with the purpose of the CWRG program. Provide recommendations to help ensure proposed activities incorporate best practices to help execute successful projects with maximized outcomes. To sign up to receive notifications regarding our CWRG application cycles and/or to share ideas For more information, visit SWACO.

The EWRG seeks to assist local event organizers with reducing event-generated waste and diverting as much material as possible from the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio State: Ohio County: Franklin County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Event Waste Reduction Grant (EWRG) provides reimbursement funding for activities at events in SWACO’s jurisdiction that increase waste reduction, reuse, recycling, food scrap composting, and food donation; as well as diversion-related outreach and education activities to increase public awareness of the importance of these activities. Event waste reduction grants also aid in helping event organizers with building needed and necessary infrastructure to sustain diversion efforts beyond the grant funding year. Eligibility Criteria Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities at events.  To be eligible for a grant award, events: Must occur within SWACO’s jurisdiction of Franklin County, Ohio. Must take place during 2024. Must be open to the public. Must have a projected attendance of 2,000 people or more. Events ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees are eligible to apply for up to $2,000 Events ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 attendees are eligible to apply for up to $4,000 Events ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 attendees or greater are eligible to apply for up to $6,000 Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project. Applications must be received 8 weeks before the event. No approved purchases can be made before the execution of a grant agreement. If awarded, funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2024. For more information, visit SWACO.

Applications are now being accepted for the Charles D. Berry Foundation grant. Donor Name: Charles D. Berry Foundation State: Ohio County: Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/08/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Foundation will accept requests for the following areas: Program or Project Operating Support Capital Campaign. Focus Areas  The Charles D. Berry Foundation is committed to supporting programs in the following Focus Areas, primarily in the Greater Dayton Region: Arts (Performing, Visual, Educational Programming) Community Enrichment (Public Radio, Public Television, Museums, Parks & Recreation) Education (Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary, and Community Initiatives) Health & Human Services (Individuals with Disabilities, Food Insecurity, Diseases, Improved Health Outcomes, Disaster Relief, Services for Underserved Populations, Poverty Reduction, Animal Welfare). Ineligibility Requests are not considered for: Organizations without 501(c)3 public charity status from the IRS or classified as private foundations Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, veteran status or any federal, state or local laws Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns Churches and Religious Organizations School District Projects Sports Organizations Individuals Mass Funding Appeals Sponsorships Grants or Loans to Individuals Organizations Outside of the United States. For more information, visit CDBF.

The Community Grants Program is an annual grants program open to nonprofits and charities — with IRS 501(c)(3) or equivalent status — serving Marion County (Ohio). Donor Name: Marion Community Foundation State: Ohio County: Marion County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Grants may be awarded through this competitive process for any worthy charitable purpose serving the Marion area. Primary Areas of Impact Animal Care Arts, History, Culture Children, Families, Seniors Community Development Education Food, Shelter, Support Health & Wellness Parks, Environment Faith-based Type of Requests Capital or Equipment One time Project Operating Support. Funding Information The Foundation has approximately $500,000 to award. Grant Period Funds will be available October 2024 thru September 2025. Who may apply? IRS 501(c)(3) Non-profit organizations are welcome to apply. For more information, visit MCF.

The Dayton Foundation awards discretionary grants to a full spectrum of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations – from social service to the arts to health and the environment – based upon worthy community efforts and the greatest community need. Donor Name: The Dayton Foundation State: Ohio County: Darke County (OH), Greene County (OH), Miami County (OH), Montgomery County (OH), Preble County (OH), Warren County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/05/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Generally, grants are awarded to help launch new projects not addressed by existing organizations or to support special efforts of already-established, not-for-profit organizations in the Dayton Region. The programs consider for discretionary support are located primarily in Montgomery, Miami, Greene, Darke, Preble and Warren (north) counties. TDF Generally funds Capacity-Building Grants The Dayton Foundation’s discretionary grants support projects that provide for more efficient use of community resources; promote coordination, cooperation and sharing among organizations; and reduce the duplication of services in community. Through this process, they aim to strengthen not-for-profit agencies and institutions by reducing operating costs, increasing public financial support and/or improving internal management. The goal is to help build organizational capacity so that the charity can work more efficiently and effectively and raise more dollars. Capital Campaign or Capital Improvement Grants To help an organization expand services and capacity. Funding Information Discretionary grant requests range from $7,500 to $75,000. Typically, the Grants Committee awards grants for no more than 25 percent of a total project budget, not to exceed $75,000. The grant cycle takes place over a six-month time frame. Eligibility Criteria be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, according to the Internal Revenue Code (established for at least two years and have a track record of sustainability) or have a fiscal agent with such status; benefit citizens in the Dayton Region  address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources; demonstrate systemic collaboration; and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in organizational strategic plans, policies or other documents, such as an equity statement. TDF Generally does not funds Projects that are narrowly focused in geography, impact and number of participants General organizational operations and ongoing programs Individuals Scientific, medical or academic research projects Operational deficits or reduced or lost funding Sectarian activities of religious organizations Scholarships and travel grants Annual fundraising drives, ceremonies, conferences, workshops, special or one-time events Public or private schools Endowment funds Art exhibits Cultural arts productions, with the exception of funding costs associated with creating original works Economic development projects Hospitals and universities for internal programs Matching grants (unless local dollars are needed to fulfill a condition for a state or federal grant) Multi-year or large-dollar requests (unless they are grants committee and governing board initiatives) Publications, including books, reports, research papers . For more information, visit The Dayton Foundation.

This grant provides financial support for Cuyahoga County-based artists to fund public projects, events, or specific needs related to their creative practices.

The Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program, initially established by House Bill 110 of the 134th Ohio General Assembly and further funded by House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly, is designed to support Ohio livestock and poultry producers. This program offers grants up to $500,000 to assist in the improvement and expansion of meat harvesting/processing services. These grants aim to enhance processing efficiency and support the expansion or construction of facilities on existing sites. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development, eligible businesses must be for-profit entities operating a Federal or State registered meat harvesting/processing facility in Ohio as of July 1, 2023. Funding can cover a range of costs associated with plant construction/expansion and the purchase of new/upgraded machinery or technology, excluding personnel costs, land purchases, and non-eligible expenses. A total of $14 million in funds is available for Fiscal Year 2024, with grants covering no more than 65% of project costs, requiring matching funds for the remainder. Grant renewed every year.

The Mansfield City Schools Fine Arts Fund provides grant support to enhance the quality of arts and visual cultural-integrated education in Mansfield City Schools. Donor Name: Richland County Foundation State: Ohio City: Mansfield Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant requests may include field experiences for structured programs at local art/culture resources (Mansfield Art Center, Renaissance Theater, etc.) Additionally, awards may be granted for regional, state, or national art integration programs in the classroom. Funding Information Annually, the grant budget ranges from $1,500 – $3,000. Criteria Only teachers working for Mansfield City Schools are eligible to apply for the Fine Arts Fund grant. Educators applying for this grant should have already talked with the art resource and have determined information for their request (ie-budget, date/time of program, transportation needs, etc.) Applicants should be prepared to outline measurable goals/outcomes for their request and the educational value of the requested materials. The applicant will be responsible for identifying the contact who approves funding requests (ie- principal, treasurer, curriculum director). Not Eligible for Funding: Storage containers and rugs Substitute teacher costs Seating and furniture Physical technology items (cameras, printers, tablets, etc.) For more information, visit Richland County Foundation.

Applicants are invited to apply for the 2024 Harry and Lois McCullough Fund. Donor Name: Richland County Foundation State: Ohio County: Richland County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: These requests can come from  K-12 classrooms, or other organizations who provide programming matching the mission. Requests for Harry and Lois McCullough Fund grants should encompass ALL, if not most of the following areas: Writing Literature Appreciation Music Ohio History Programs should be creative, innovative, and effective. Applicants should be prepared to outline measurable goals/outcomes for their request and the educational value of the requested materials. The applicant will be responsible for identifying the contact who approves funding requests (ie- principal, treasurer, curriculum director). Funding Information Annually, the grant budget ranges from $250 – $1,500. Not Eligible for Funding: Storage containers and rugs Substitute teacher costs Seating and furniture Physical technology items (cameras, printers, tablets, etc. For more information, visit Richland County Foundation.