Pickaway County Community Foundation Grant 2025

The Pickaway County Community Foundation (PCCF) Community Grants Program funds nonprofit initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Pickaway County, Ohio. These grants are supported by unrestricted, donor-advised, and field-of-interest funds, and are awarded to tax-exempt organizations through a competitive process. Priority is given to projects that launch unique programs, support effective existing services for underserved populations, promote collaborative efforts, and offer innovative solutions to community needs. PCCF grants are available for projects in several key areas, including arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health, human services, community safety, agriculture, workforce development, and leadership. The foundation particularly values proposals that address underserved populations, propose innovative solutions, strengthen organizational capacity, and foster collaborative efforts. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based groups offering secular programming, or school systems (with submissions from the superintendent’s office). Nonprofit programs must primarily serve Pickaway County residents. Funding is generally allocated to programs scheduled within the year, start-up costs for new programs, one-time capital needs, or collaborative efforts. PCCF does not fund requests for individuals, private foundations, political activities, religious programs, or re-granting purposes. Additionally, requests for government-mandated services, recurring expenses, fundraising activities, deficit reduction, and academic research are typically ineligible. Each organization may submit one application per program per cycle, and unsuccessful proposals may only be resubmitted after one year, provided significant changes have been made. PCCF encourages applicants to present their proposals to fund holders in a 5-7 minute presentation, which includes a Q&A session, to facilitate understanding of project goals and needs. Grant reviews occur quarterly, and deadlines are posted on PCCF’s website. Applications must include all required information, as incomplete submissions may be rejected.