Fall Carroll Community Fund Grants

The Carroll Community Fund, established in 1994, is a charitable grantmaking program administered by the Carroll County Foundation under the umbrella of the Stark Community Foundation. The Fund was created to offer residents of Carroll County, Ohio, a meaningful and flexible avenue to contribute to the well-being of their local community. With a mission to positively impact the county through financial support of local initiatives, the Carroll Community Fund continues to support a variety of programs addressing local needs. This grant is designated exclusively for projects in Carroll County, Ohio. A nine-member board of the Carroll County Foundation evaluates and awards discretionary grants each year. Grants support a diverse range of local projects and nonprofit programs that aim to improve community welfare. However, the fund maintains specific guidelines and restrictions to ensure grants align with community priorities and available resources. Eligibility is limited to tax-exempt private agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations recognized as public charities, and government entities that are either based in or provide direct benefit to Carroll County. Religious institutions may apply only if the proposed project is primarily secular or civic in nature and does not promote specific religious activities. Private schools (excluding higher education institutions) may qualify under strict conditions emphasizing non-religious programming, innovation, and service to disadvantaged populations. Grants will not be awarded for computerization projects involving multiple stations, recurring operating expenses of established organizations, or debt repayment. Additionally, funding is not available for community celebrations, annual fund drives, conferences, recognition dinners, or most endowment funds, unless specific exceptions are met. However, proposals in the arts and recreation sectors may be considered if they demonstrate strong community support, sustainability, and inclusive outreach. The fund operates on a quarterly cycle with four application deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, with award notifications issued in the same respective months. Applications must be submitted online via the Stark Community Foundation’s Grant Portal. Interested applicants may direct questions to Dana S. Johnson, Grants Manager and Program Officer, via phone at 234-458-2915 or email at djohnson@starkcf.org.