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 have community-wide benefit.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations
Deadline: 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 by November 1.
IMPACT Youth Grants fund initiatives to benefit children and teens.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) and other qualifying charitable organizations
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.
Our Women’s Fund Steering Committee has identified childcare as its funding priority in 2021. This year’s grants will be made solely in the area of childcare.
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
Deadline: September 8 (first semester) and January 8 (second semester)
Process: We will review your application and notify you by November 1 if you are chosen to receive a grant.
