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 of life and promotes inclusion/integration for adults with disabilities
- sustainable
- promotes and advances racial equity
- advances organizational resilience
The recommended minimum proposal amount is $1,000. Average grants range from $3,000-8,000. If you are planning to submit a proposal for more than $20,000, we strongly recommend you contact ACF staff prior to submission to discuss your proposal.
The deadline for Fall Cycle applications is October 31, 2022.
Timeline:
Sept 6-Oct 31: Application Period
Nov-Dec: Review Period
Jan 2023: Announcement of awardee
Donor-Advised Funds
The following Donor-Advised Funds typically consider proposals submitted through ACF’s annual Fall Grant Cycle. If you think your proposal fits the funding priority of the funds described below, kindly let us know when you submit your application. Thank you!
| Children Conservation League | The Intermediate Circle of the Child Conservation League is working to improve the quality of life for children in our community. Since 1970, CCL has donated over $270,000 to children’s charities and continues to host the annual Starlight Ball.
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| John Glazer Impact Fund | The John Glazer Impact Fund honors and continues John Glazer’s enduring legacy of working tirelessly and joyfully to support local social enterprises. This fund supports projects/programs that advance sustainable, impact-driven enterprises.
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| Racial Equity Fund | The Racial Equity Fund of the Athens County Foundation is a vehicle for supporting anti–racism and racial equity in Athens County. The Racial Equity Fund supports anti–racist educational projects and community programs, as well as builds capacity and opportunities for People of the Global Majority in Athens County. Proposals up to $10,000 will be accepted as part of the Fall Cycle.
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| Senior’s Fund | Aims to support organizations and programs in Athens County that work to improve the lives of seniors.
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| Women’s Fund | To promote philanthropy among women and to establish a permanent fund. This will provide funding to programs and projects in Athens County which empower women to achieve their full potential.
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