[Mercer County Civic Foundation](https://mercercountycivicfdn.org)

September 15, 2026 (annual)

Typical awards range from $1,600 to $90,000; annual total distributed exceeds $300,000.

Annual discretionary grants supporting diverse community organizations and initiatives that benefit Mercer County, Ohio residents.

--- ## Description The Mercer County Civic Foundation provides annual discretionary grants to support a broad range of local organizations and initiatives, including education, healthcare, arts, social services, and community development. The foundation's Board of Directors distributes these grants to address critical community needs and foster the well-being and enrichment of Mercer County residents. Past recipients have included schools, health organizations, arts councils, food pantries, and other nonprofit groups, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to positive community impact across multiple sectors. --- ## Due Dates - September 15, 2026: Grant application deadline (annual) - September 15 (annual deadline in previous years as well) --- ## Funding Amount - Award sizes vary, typically ranging from $1,600 to $90,000 per grant. - In 2025, grants awarded included: $90,000 (Celina City Schools, City of Celina), $27,000 (MED Foundation of Mercer Health), $25,000 (Council on Aging), and many others between $1,600 and $15,000. - The annual total distributed in discretionary grants exceeds $300,000. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations serving Mercer County, Ohio. - Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, schools, health organizations, arts groups, and other community-based organizations. - Individual applicants are not eligible; registration as an organization is required. --- ## Application Process - Register as an organization via the [online portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mercer/identity/account/registerorganizationsearch). - After creating an account, access available grant opportunities through the portal. - Complete and submit the application by the annual deadline (September 15). - Grant recipients must also submit evaluation forms, available in the portal under Opportunities. --- ## Additional Information - Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors, with funding decisions based on community impact and alignment with the foundation’s mission. - Past awards have supported a diverse array of projects and organizations, highlighting flexibility in eligible project types. --- ## External Links - [Mercer County Civic Foundation Grants Page](https://mercercountycivicfdn.org/grants/) - [Organization Registration Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mercer/identity/account/registerorganizationsearch) - [Applicant Login](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/mercer/identity/account/login) - [About the Foundation](https://mercercountycivicfdn.org/about/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | mccf@bright.net | | Phone | 419-586-9950 | | Address | 119 W Fulton P.O. Box 439, Celina, OH 45822 | | Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://mercercountycivicfdn.org/contact/) |

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