Carroll County Foundation Grants
Carroll County Foundation Grants support local organizations’ projects and programs addressing issues in Carroll County, Ohio, with priorities including artistic diversity and community recreation.
Funder: Carroll County Foundation
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Winter) | May 1, 2027 (Spring) | August 1, 2027 (Summer) | November 1, 2027 (Fall)
Funding Amounts: Arts grants provide challenge grants or partial funding
Summary: Supports projects and programs addressing local issues exclusively in Carroll County, Ohio.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible tax-exempt agencies, public charities, or government entities located in or directly benefiting Carroll County.
Description
Carroll County Foundation supports a wide range of projects and programs addressing local issues exclusively in Carroll County, Ohio. Established in 1994 and affiliated with Stark Community Foundation, it operates a competitive grant program supported by a permanent endowment. A nine-member local board oversees the fund and awards discretionary grants each year.
The foundation considers arts proposals that promote artistic diversity and quality throughout the community, using challenge grants or partial support to encourage broad community backing. Recreation proposals are assessed for neighborhood and community financial support, use of existing school or community facilities, and the ability to maintain facilities over time. Its policies emphasize community participation while allowing occasional short-term assistance when changing funding patterns threaten a key agency or program.
