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 demand for their services despite their limited financial and operational capacity. To address this, ACF adapted its grantmaking to better respond to these needs in a timely and effective manner. ACF is committed to continued capacity development for nonprofits, so they can better accomplish their missions – now and into the future.

The Athens County Foundation, in partnership with Sisters Health Foundation, announces the availability of $52,000 to support capacity development for nonprofits serving Athens County. The Foundation will grant up to $3,000 per applicant to support capacity-building activities. Some examples of eligible activities are:

• Board or staff development or training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training
• Donor engagement consulting
• Financial/accounting support
• Grantwriting support
• Meeting facilitation/moderation
• Policy manuals or procedures creation or training (e.g., human resources))
• Social media consulting
• Staff health and wellness
• Stipends for advisors

Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis from established nonprofit organizations or fiscally sponsored organizations. Initial preference will be given to smaller institutions with significant needs.

The Athens County Foundation is also launching its new online grant management system, so applicants are encouraged to check out our website to find more information about the grant program and how to apply online.

About the 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 the Sisters Health Foundation

The Sisters Health Foundation supports efforts that promote and address healthy eating, active living; thriving neighborhoods; and mental health and addiction in the Mid-Ohio Valley. For more information, visit sistershealthfdn.org