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

August 1, 2026 (Annual full application submission deadline)

No set maximum; typically no more than 10% of annual funds to any one project (except major capital grants); major capital grants may exceed this with specific matching requirements.

Annual grants for non-profits in select Kentucky and Ohio counties supporting projects in health or education, including matching and major capital grants.

--- ## Description The Hayswood Foundation provides annual grants to non-profit organizations operating in northeastern Kentucky (Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson counties) and southeastern Ohio (Adams and Brown counties). The Foundation seeks to fund projects that promote mental or physical health, or education, and offers both standard grants and specialized options such as matching grants and major capital grants. Since its inception, the program has distributed over $10.6 million to a variety of community-benefiting projects. Funding decisions are made through a review process involving a Grant Committee and the Foundation's Board of Directors. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Annual full application submission deadline (due August 1 each year, or the following business day if the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday) - August 1, 2025: Previous cycle deadline --- ## Funding Amount - There is no fixed maximum grant amount. - Typically, no more than 10% of the annual funds available are awarded to any single organization for non-major capital projects. - Major capital grants (for construction or large improvements) may exceed the 10% guideline, but are limited to no more than 1/3 of the total project cost and require a $1 (Foundation) to $2 (grantee-raised) match. - All grants are generally for a 1-year term unless otherwise specified for major capital projects. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be recognized tax-exempt organizations (preferably 501(c)3) eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. - Organizations must be located in or serve the following counties: Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Robertson (KY); Adams, Brown (OH). - Projects must promote mental or physical health, or education. - Applications must include a copy of the IRS determination letter. - Preference is given to organizations not supported by a tax base. - Grants are not made to individuals, for endowments, to churches or religious organizations (except accredited schools for educational purposes), or for programs involving political, social, or religious indoctrination. - Projects involving property not owned by the applicant are generally not funded unless a long-term lease exists and benefits are clear. --- ## Application Process - Application forms are released in June each year and can be requested by phone, mail, email, fax, or downloaded from the [program website](https://www.hayswood.org/Grant_Program.html). - Completed applications must be received by August 1 each year (or the next business day if August 1 falls on a weekend/holiday). - The Grant Committee reviews submissions in September, with final Board decisions made in October. - Matching and major capital grants have additional documentation and matching requirements, detailed on the application and website. - Applicants should ensure they use the current year's application form and review any additional requirements listed on the cover sheet. --- ## Additional Information - Matching grants require recipient organizations to raise qualifying donations, which are then matched by the Foundation. - Major capital grants require a significant match and periodic progress reporting, especially for grants exceeding $100,000. - A [list of recent recipients](https://www.hayswood.org/Recent_Grant_Recipients.html) is available for reference. --- ## External Links - [Grant Program Details](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) - [Hayswood Foundation Home](https://www.hayswood.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Lloyd Schiltz, Executive Director | |-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | Office Address | 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 | Generally Monday, Tuesday, and Friday afternoons (call ahead for appointment) |

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