Rocky Community Improvement Fund and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville Announce Spring 2023 Grant Cycle
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (February 16, 2023) – The Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (OHFN) are now accepting applications for their spring 2023 grant cycle. The deadline for submissions is April 14, 2023 and funding decisions will be announced after June 1, 2023.
Information on submission guidelines is available at www.rockybrands.com or by emailing rcif@rockybrands.com.
Through its 2023 grants, RCIF and OHFN are supporting programs focused on healthy food access, educational opportunities, behavioral health services, and programming for older adults.
“Southeast Ohio is often an area with underserved populations with unmet needs. Our partnership with OHFN is vital to advancing our community initiatives to create new opportunities and boost current programs,” said Bobby Smathers, Chairperson for RCIF.
Since 2013, OHFN has partnered with RCIF to match charitable contributions made by Rocky Brands employees. During the fall 2022 grant cycle, the organizations provided $50,000 to 11 area nonprofit organizations. More than $700,000 in total funding has been awarded through the partnership over the last decade.
“OHFN’s partnership with RCIF reflects our commitment to partnering with other funders to reach more nonprofit and community organizations addressing important community needs,” said OHFN Director of Programs Megan Wanczyk. “We’re grateful for the generosity of Rocky employees that fund the RCIF and makes our shared investments in the community possible.”
RCIF was launched in 2009 and has contributed to more than 150 local initiatives or projects.
About The Rocky Community Improvement Fund
The Rocky Community Improvement Fund was founded by Rocky Brands associates in May 2009 with a mission to provide impactful support to local communities by awarding grants to build a clean, safe, and healthy community for our neighbors. To date, the RCIF has awarded over $700,000 to area nonprofits.
About Rocky Brands, Inc.
Rocky Brands, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium quality footwear and apparel marketed under a portfolio of well recognized brand names. Brands in the portfolio include Rocky®, Georgia Boot®, Durango®, Lehigh®, The Original Muck Boot Company®, XTRATUF®, Servus®, and Ranger®. More information can be found at RockyBrands.com.
About the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
The mission of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville (the Foundations) is to improve the health and quality of life in the community through education, research and service consistent with our osteopathic heritage. More information about the Foundations is available at www.osteopathicheritage.org.
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