RCIF 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 […]
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Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Cycle
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Cycle
Athens County Foundation Launches Fall Grant Program Joint Announcement from Athens County Foundation and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville Athens, OH, August 25 – Every day throughout Athens County, nonprofit organizations make a difference in our communities and improve the lives of those they serve. The Athens […]
Read MoreACF Expands Response Fund to Address Racial Equity
ACF Expands Response Fund to Address Racial Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed urgency to address long-standing challenges in Athens County, including racial equity. In response, the Athens County Foundation (ACF) Board of Directors recently approved expanding Response Fund grants in support of projects that advance and promote racial equity in Athens County. Initially launched to meet acute needs caused by the pandemic, ACF found that a flexible funding source such as the Response Fund can be deployed to meet other […]
Read MoreWATCH | Info video on Fall 2020 Grant Cycle
WATCH | Info video on Fall 2020 Grant Cycle
If you’re in the middle of completing the Fall 2020 Grant application or still undecided if you’re applying, this video is for you! Our Director of Programs and Engagement, Eleni Zulia, answers frequently asked questions, shares tips on completing the application forms, and gives advice on how you can write a competitive and compelling grant […]
Read MoreAthens County Foundation Extends Response Fund and Launches Fall Grant Program
Athens County Foundation Extends Response Fund and Launches Fall Grant Program
Athens, OH, September 14 – These challenging times call for community connection and creative solutions. The Athens County Foundation (ACF) and partner organizations are responding by adapting grantmaking processes to best support nonprofits throughout Athens County. In partnership with the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville, Rocky Community Improvement Fund, and Sisters Health Foundation, ACF is extending the Response […]
Read MoreEmergency Response Update – July 31, 2020
Emergency Response Update – July 31, 2020
UPDATE #4 We have awarded over $159,000 in Emergency Response Grants to 29 organizations who are implementing emergency response programs in Athens County. To date, the majority of our funds support health and human service programs. These programs cover a wide range of initiatives: from the procurement of PPE and sanitation supplies […]
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Response Fund
June 2021 UPDATE Due to the decreased number of requests, our Review Committee will be switching the frequency of reviews from bi-weekly to monthly. The committee will be open to holding emergency meetings for urgent requests. April 6, 2021 UPDATE The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed urgency to address long-standing challenges in Athens County, including racial equity. In response, […]
Read MoreEmergency Response Update – April 20, 2020
Emergency Response Update – April 20, 2020
Update #1 Hello, friends! These are indeed challenging times. We hope that you are all well and that you are taking good care of yourself. Here at the Athens County Foundation, we’ve set up an Emergency Response Fund to support nonprofits on the frontlines of helping our community during this pandemic, particularly in the areas […]
Read MoreEmergency Response Update – May 18, 2020
Emergency Response Update – May 18, 2020
Update #2 It’s week six of our Emergency Response Fund and we have awarded over $113,000 to 18 organizations working to address the needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest portion of our funds went to support food security programs in our community such as food pantries. Health and human services organizations […]
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