[Hayswood Foundation](https://www.hayswood.org)

August 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline) | August 3, 2026 (Next deadline, as August 1 falls on a weekend)

No set maximum; typically up to 10% of annual grant pool for most projects, higher for major capital grants (subject to Foundation guidelines).

Supports non-profits in select KY/OH counties for projects advancing mental or physical health or education with a strong emphasis on community benefit.

--- ## Description The Hayswood Foundation grant program provides funding to non-profit organizations located in or serving northeastern Kentucky (Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson counties) and southeastern Ohio (Adams and Brown counties). The program focuses on supporting projects that promote mental or physical health or education, with a commitment to direct community impact. Since 1985, the Foundation has awarded over $10.6 million in grants, including annual, matching, and major capital grants. The Foundation does not support political, social, or religious indoctrination, endowments, or individuals, and gives preference to organizations with 501(c)3 status and those not receiving tax-based financial support. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Annual application deadline (if the 1st falls on a weekend/holiday, the next business day applies) - August 3, 2026: For 2026, the deadline is August 3, as August 1 falls on a weekend Application forms are available in June each year; check the [program page](https://www.hayswood.org/Grant_Program.html) for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - No explicit maximum award; annual funding allocation is determined by the Foundation’s Finance Committee. - Typically, no more than 10% of the available grant pool is awarded to a single organization for non-capital projects. - Major capital grants may exceed this but can be no more than 1/3 of total project cost and require a 2:1 match (grantee:Foundation). - Matching grants are available and may span single or multiple years for capital projects. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS (preferably 501(c)3); proof of status (IRS determination letter) is required. - Organizations must be located in, or demonstrate that all grant funds will benefit, the eligible counties: Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Robertson (KY); Adams, Brown (OH). - Preference for organizations not receiving tax-based support. - Grants are not made to individuals, political/social/religious indoctrination programs, endowments, or for property not owned by the applicant (with rare exceptions). - Churches and religious organizations are not eligible, though accredited schools operated by such entities may apply for educational purposes. --- ## Application Process - Application forms become available in June each year via the Foundation’s office, by mail/email/fax (upon request), or for download from the [Foundation website](https://www.hayswood.org/Grant_Program.html). - Completed applications must be received by the annual deadline (August 1 or next business day). - Applications are reviewed for eligibility, then evaluated by the Grant Committee in September, with final decisions made by the Board of Directors in October. - Required materials include a current application form and IRS determination letter; additional requirements may be stated on the current year’s application cover sheet. --- ## Additional Information - Matching and major capital grants have special requirements, including proof of qualifying donations and periodic progress reviews. - For major capital grants exceeding $100,000, special grant reviews are required at minimum every two years and within 90 days of final distribution. - For a list of recent grant recipients, visit the [recent recipients page](https://www.hayswood.org/Recent_Grant_Recipients.html). --- ## External Links - [Hayswood Foundation Grant Program](https://www.hayswood.org/Grant_Program.html) - [Recent Grant Recipients](https://www.hayswood.org/Recent_Grant_Recipients.html) - [Contact Page](https://www.hayswood.org/Contact_Us.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Address (Office) | 135 W. Second Street, Suite 1A, Maysville, KY 41056 | | Mailing Address | P.O. Box 208, Maysville, KY 41056 | | Phone | (606) 563-9333 | | Email | [hfound@att.net](mailto:hfound@att.net) | | Office Hours | Mon, Tue, Fri: 10 AM–5 PM; Wed, Thu: 10 AM–Noon | | Key Contacts | Lloyd Schiltz, Executive Director; Jennifer Hickerson, Executive Assistant | ---

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