Types of Grants
We have four types of competitive grants awarded annually— Community Grants, IMPACT Youth Grants, Women’s Fund Grants and Teacher Mini-Grants.
Community Grants support programs and projects that benefit any population in Ashland County.
These grants often fall in the $10,000 to $15,000 range.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations
Deadlines: March 1 and September 1
Process: First-time applicants are required to interview with ACCF staff prior to application submission. Following application review, the Grants Committee may email you to request an interview. If you are chosen to receive a grant, we’ll notify you in early May or early November.
IMPACT Youth Grants fund initiatives to benefit children and teens.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations may apply for grants of up to $1,500.
Deadline: February 1
Process: After we review your application, our IMPACT Youth Council may email you to request an interview. If you are chosen to receive a grant, we’ll notify you by April 1.
Women’s Fund Grants are targeted toward supporting and empowering women.
These grants often fall in the $1,000 to $5,000 range.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations
Deadline: May 15
Process: First-time applicants are required to interview with ACCF staff prior to application submission. After we review your application, the Women’s Fund Steering Committee may email you to request an interview. If you are chosen to receive a grant, we’ll notify you by July 1.
Teacher Mini-Grants allow K-12 teachers to pursue innovative ideas outside the scope of school budgets.
Eligibility: K-12 teachers in accredited Ashland County public and private schools can apply for grants of up to $1,500 from Ashland County Community Foundation. Ashland City Schools teachers can also use the same application to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from Ashland City Schools Foundation.
Deadline: September 15 (first semester) and January 15 (second semester)
Process: We will review your application and notify you by November 1 (first semester) and March 1 (second semester) if you are chosen to receive a grant.
