Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Draft review request) | May 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 for a 12-month grant term; additional $10,000 housing-related funding announced for 2026
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects improving quality of life for Franklin County residents through innovative, collaborative community solutions.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Franklin County and have registered 501(c)(3) status or a registered 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Description
Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), runs this annual competitive grant program for nonprofits serving Franklin County. It supports innovative, collaborative solutions to community problems, emphasizing achievable outcomes, potential replication as a model program, and sustainability beyond the grant term. Its goal is to improve quality of life and create positive outcomes for local individuals and families.
Projects must align with arts and culture, community development, education, the environment, or health and human services. Specific interests include housing stability, music and the arts, cancer-related health services, services for people in need and older adults, support for adults and children with special needs or accessibility needs, and access to early childhood education.
