Help Us Explore LAC Youth!
Help Us Explore LAC Youth!
Launched in 2006, Leadership Athens County (LAC) was designed by a group of community leaders to respond to the need of building local leadership capacity. The flagship program is designed to build participants’ knowledge, capacity, and commitment to leadership in Athens County through exploration of Athens County’s economic, political, social, and cultural landscape through […]
Read MoreFY 2022 List of Grantees
FY 2022 List of Grantees
Organization Description Grant Amount DONOR ADVISED FUND 2020 Vision Sports Corp. general support $1,000.00 Allenspark Fire Department general support $500.00 Arts West general support $500.00 Athens Conservancy general support $1,000.00 Athens County Foundation children’s program grants $10,000.00 Athens County Foundation for general operating expenses $5,000.00 Athens County Foundation LLC Services Athens County Independent $25,000.00 […]
Read MoreREGISTER | 2022 ACF Annual Business Meeting
REGISTER | 2022 ACF Annual Business Meeting
You are invited! Please join the Athens County Foundation Board and staff at our Annual Business meeting, on January 31st at noon. During this short virtual meeting, we will provide a recap of the Foundation’s activities and impact during 2022. Please click the button below to register. An in-person celebration is […]
Read MoreDani Esperanza is ACF’s New Program Director
Dani Esperanza is ACF’s New Program Director
Meet our new Program Director, Dani! We are pleased to announce that Dani Esperanza is joining our team as Program Director! Originally from Texas, Dani Esperanza (they/them) has been proud to call Athens home for the past 16 years. Their career has centered community engagement, programming, leadership, and development through roles with area businesses and […]
Read MoreFall Grant Cycle 2022
Fall Grant Cycle 2022
We are now accepting application for our Fall Grant Cycle! For Fall 2022, we will consider grants applications that impact the following fields of interest: improve the quality of life for seniors provide support for women and/or children support education success for children projects that reduce the carbon footprint creative projects that enhance the quality […]
Read MoreRFP: Website Redesign
RFP: Website Redesign
The Athens County Foundation (ACF) is seeking vendor partners to redesign and redevelop the Foundation’s website to improve user experience, which includes improved adaptability and accessibility, and to increase stakeholder engagement. This opportunity is open to all vendors located in the state of Ohio, with priority given to organizations located or have worked with clients […]
Read MoreGratitude Grants Awarded to ACF Grantees and Local Schools
Gratitude Grants Awarded to ACF Grantees and Local Schools
A couple of months ago, Gratitude Grants were sent to over 60 Athens County-serving organizations and agencies (including Athens County Schools) who have received competitive grants from the Athens County Foundation from March 2020 to the end of 2021. The Gratitude Grant, which amounts to $400 per recipient, was an unrestricted gift to all our […]
Read MoreRacial Equity Fund Awards First Grant to SURJ
Racial Equity Fund Awards First Grant to SURJ
We are pleased to announce that the Racial Equity Fund Advisory Board has awarded the first Racial Equity Fund grant to Showing Up for Racial Justice’s Nelsonville Voices Listening Project! The Nelsonville Voices Listening Project uses an “anti-racist approach to identify issues of concern, develop leadership skills, and advance campaigns to change local and […]
Read MoreRCIF Fall Cycle
RCIF Fall Cycle
RCIF Spring 2021 Grantee-Lutheran Social Services Mobile Food Pantry in Athens County The Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) is now accepting grant applications for its Fall Cycle. The mission of the RCIF is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Nelsonville and the surrounding communities by promoting philanthropy among Rocky […]
Read MoreLeadership Athens County
Leadership Athens County
Apply now to be a part of the Leadership Athens County 2022-2023 Cohort! Join your fellow community members and the Athens County Foundation on a journey of learning, networking, leadership, and skill-building! Leadership Athens County is a nine-month program designed to build your knowledge, capacity, and commitment to leadership in our community. The program begins […]
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