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ACF Fall 2023 Grant Cycle

ACF Fall 2023 Grant Cycle

We are now accepting application for our Fall 2023 Grant Cycle. This funding opportunity supports a wide range of programs that build upon our region’s Economic Vitality, support Vibrant Communities, and/or promote Individual Health and Wellbeing. For Fall 2023, we consider grants applications across a wide range of interests, including but not limited to the […]

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RCIF Fall 2023 Grant Cycle

RCIF Fall 2023 Grant Cycle

      The Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN) are now accepting applications for their fall 2023 grant cycle. The deadline for submissions is October 13, 2023 and funding decisions will be announced around December 2023. For more information on submission guidelines, please visit www.rockybrands.com or download […]

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Make Your Grant Applications Stand Out 

Make Your Grant Applications Stand Out 

Grant Writing Tips from the Athens County Foundation  Welcome to an exciting chapter of your grant writing journey, where the Athens County Foundation stands by your side as your unwavering supporter. In this article, we’ll offer you some grantwriting tips to help you navigate our grantmaking process. Let’s embark on this journey together as we […]

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ATCO Legacy Fund Fall 2023 RFP

ATCO Legacy Fund Fall 2023 RFP

        ATCO Legacy Fund Request For Proposal (RFP) Fall 2024 Introduction The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities (ACBDD), in partnership with the Athens County Foundation, is proud to announce the 2024 Fall Request for Proposals (RFP) for the ATCO Legacy Fund. ATCO, which was the ACBDD’s adult services program for nearly 50 years, was […]

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Lessons in Leadership and Learning

Lessons in Leadership and Learning

  In the early hours of a late July morning Program Director Dani Esperanza and Manager of Operations and Special Projects Shayne Lopez embarked on a 350 mile road trip to attend the 2023 Association of Leadership Programs Conference. Beyond the miles traveled, this expedition wove together a tapestry of experiences, learning opportunities, and personal […]

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Leadership Athens County Graduation

Leadership Athens County Graduation

On Thursday, May 18, the 2022-23 Leadership Athens County cohort graduated. Twenty-one leaders learned, networked, and connected throughout the year. We are grateful for their commitment to leadership and service. This year’s graduates are: Amy Sheridan, Chelsea Clark-Besic, Devon Morrow, Grant DeLancey, Hans Beutner, Jasmin Facun, Jennifer Parks, Jerry Swackhamer, Katherine Ann Jordan, Laura Stewart, […]

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Leadership Athens County Youth Summer Workshop

Leadership Athens County Youth Summer Workshop

UPDATE: This opportunity is now open to ALL high-school aged folks in Athens County. Attention rising sophomores and juniors in Athens County! If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership skills and make a difference in your community, we have an exciting program for you. The Athens County Foundation, in partnership with the […]

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Welcome to our New Donation Portal!

Welcome to our New Donation Portal!

We are pleased to announce that our new Donation portal is now Live! *happy dance* We are excited to launch this new donation system that will help streamline our accounting process and data management process. We hope you like the new system as much as we do!   Getting to the New Donation Portal Look […]

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Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants

Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants

Athens County Foundation Announces Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program A new grant opportunity supports capacity development for nonprofits serving Athens County!   The Athens County Foundation (ACF) has a rich history of supporting the community and the local nonprofit ecosystem through grantmaking, strategic engagements, and leadership development. Throughout the pandemic, nonprofits faced a surge in […]

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Appalachian Community Grant Program Award

Appalachian Community Grant Program Award

$2 million community-focused renovations to The Athens Armory will support business growth, remote working, leadership development, nonprofit support services   Athens, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted announced the first-round recipients of the Appalachian Community Grant Program, which includes the planned renovations of The Athens Armory. The Athens Armory project […]

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