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 County Foundation and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville are proud to partner with these organizations by providing grants and resources that help make this work possible.
“The creativity, caring, and commitment shared by nonprofits in our community is inspiring,” said Kerry Pigman, Executive Director of the Athens County Foundation. “We are excited to launch this fall’s grant cycle that will provide resources to organizations working to advance economic vitality, individual health and wellbeing, and thriving communities.”
The Athens County Foundation (ACF) is grateful for the continued partnership of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN). This partnership not only makes additional funding available for organizations serving Athens County, but it also provides nonprofits with one streamlined application for ACF and OHFN. Megan Wanczyk, director of programs for the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations shared, “Our longstanding partnership with the Athens County Foundation helps us to further deepen our impact in Athens County through support to the incredible nonprofits serving the community every day. We value the opportunity to partner with the Athens County Foundation in their work to build on the community’s strengths.”
For the fall 2021 grant cycle, the Athens County Foundation and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville will be investing in projects and organizations that
- Create economic vitality by building on our regional strengths to create a vibrant community where people want to live and work.
- Build thriving communities that are livable, sustainable, and diverse.
- Focus on health and well-being for individuals and families such as food security, behavioral and physical health initiatives, safety, and advocacy efforts.
Proposal workshop sessions and resources will be offered in September and October. Dates and times for these sessions will be announced soon.
Go to http://bit.ly/ACF_Grants to download application forms, read about eligibility requirements, and access other grant resources.
The application deadline for fall cycle grants is Friday, October 15, 2021.
Also, the Response Fund continues to review proposals on a monthly basis for funding requests related to pandemic impacts and those that advance racial equity. Go to https://athensfoundation.org/response-fund/ for more information and to access proposal forms.
Please contact Eleni Zulia, Director of Programs and Engagement, with any questions about grants through ACF at eleni@athensfoundtion.org or 740-594-6061.
About Athens County Foundation
The Athens County Foundation invests in local strategies to empower Athens County residents and build on the strengths of our region now and for generations to come. For more information, visit athensfoundation.org.
About Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
The mission of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations is to improve the health and quality of life in the community through education, research and service consistent with our osteopathic heritage. The Foundation advances this mission through strategic partnerships, multi-year funding commitments, funding collaborations and significant investments in southeastern Ohio. More information about the Foundations is available at osteopathicheritage.org.
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