Highland County Community Fund grants
The Highland County Community Fund awards annual grants for projects in arts, education, health, environment, and economic development benefiting Highland County, Ohio residents and communities.
Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
Due Dates: April 28, 2026 (Application opens) | June 9, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical requests: $500–$5,000; total awarded in 2025 was $12,000 across 6 grants; larger requests considered for high-impact projects.
Summary: Annual grants support nonprofits, schools, and public organizations for projects benefiting Highland County residents and communities.
Description
The Highland County Community Fund, in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio and local donors, provides annual grant funding to nonprofits, schools, and public organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents and communities of Highland County, Ohio. Grants support a wide range of initiatives that enhance quality of life and address community needs, with a focus on the fund’s Pillars of Prosperity: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services.
