John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund
Forecasted
John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund supports projects in Guernsey County, funding local cultural activity and economic development as part of the Columbus Foundation’s Regional Funds.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not specified
Summary: Supports cultural and economic development in Guernsey County through the Columbus Foundation’s Regional Funds.
Key Information: Supported work must focus on Guernsey County.
Description
The John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund supports cultural and economic development in Guernsey County. It is part of the Columbus Foundation’s Regional Funds, which provide funding opportunities outside Franklin County. The fund’s focus brings together local cultural activity and economic development, with Guernsey County as the geographic area served.
Each Regional Fund has its own geographic area of interest and application deadline. For the Shepard Fund, the central fit considerations are the location of the supported work and its connection to cultural and economic development. The foundation provides a dedicated application link through its Regional Funds page and a staff contact for questions about this fund.
