Community Foundation announces 35 grants for nonprofits
May 22, 2025
ASHLAND – Ashland County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its recently awarded Community Grants.
The board of trustees approved 35 grants totaling $232,959 for causes ranging from construction projects to youth programs.
“There are many organizations working hard to improve lives in Ashland County in a variety of areas, and we are grateful for the ability to help make some of their goals a reality,” said ACCF Chief Operating Officer Kristin Aspin.
Grants were awarded to the following organizations to support programs or projects of community-wide benefit:
ACCESS received a grant to support the renovation of the agency’s new Maple Street building into apartments.
Advocates for Families, CASA Program received a grant to support volunteers with legal resources and gift certificates to offset their fuel costs.
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center received a grant for the purchase of electronic healthcare record automation and AI solutions software.
Ashland All Sports Boosters received a grant to purchase and install a Charitable Gaming Machine at Buffalo Wild Wings to support the Booster Club.
Ashland Area Amateur Radio Club received a grant for a radio communications system to be installed at Ashland University to serve as a regional and county resource.
Ashland Balloonfest, Inc. received a grant to cover the costs of ground displays, equipment and travel related to a kite show at Ashland Balloonfest’s 35th anniversary event.
Ashland Christian Health Center received a grant to purchase a laptop computer for its providers.
Ashland County Cancer Association received a grant for technological upgrades.
Ashland County Community Academy received a grant to purchase a passenger vehicle to transport students.
Ashland County Council on Aging received a grant to support Social Senior Society at the Meadows at Pheasant Run condo development, to benefit the social and mental well-being of residents.
Ashland Family YMCA received a grant to support the Ashland Family YMCA’s Myers Field Campaign.
Ashland First Church of the Brethren received a grant for gutter, downspout and fascia replacement on its roof.
Ashland High School Boys and Girls Track received a grant to purchase additional team uniforms, as well as stop watches and resistance bands for the growing team.
Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District received a grant to develop additional parking and improve accessibility/safety at Hazel Willis Woods.
Ashland Special Needs Ministry received a grant for its summer picnic, and equipment to further assist families in Ashland County impacted by special needs.
Ashland Symphony Orchestra received a grant to fund “Coffee Around the World,” a concert featuring music from coffee-producing countries, in collaboration with Goldberry Roasting Company.
Catholic Charities Corporation – Ashland County received a grant to expand the Golden-Centers’ Pen Pal program by serving additional older adults and students across Ashland County.
Clear Creek Township received a grant to fund replacement doors for the second floor of Savannah Town Hall.
Explore Ashland received a grant to develop a new, user-friendly website with updated content, improved navigation, and mobile-friendly capabilities.
Firelands Ambulance Service Volunteer Association received a grant to fund extrication tools needed for the EMS Rescue Truck.
Fostering Family Ministries received a grant to provide ongoing support to families through family coaching and family weekend day camp.
Loudonville Athletic Boosters received a grant for equipment upgrades to the Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted School District’s fitness room.
Loudonville FFA Alumni & Supporters received a grant to buy materials to build vendor stalls for an annual Christmas Market in the village.
Mohican Historical Society Inc. received a grant for improvements to the Copus Hill Site, which includes installing exhibit panels, constructing a fence and improving the site’s walkway.
Nankin Community Church received a grant to support a painting project at the church.
North Central State College Foundation received a grant to implement a program for Ashland employers to prepare their employees to take positions requiring Supervision, Leadership and Excel training, and to provide leadership skills to newly promoted supervisors.
Nuhop Center for Experiential Learning received a grant to expand emotional and behavioral support at Camp Nuhop with the addition of new staff.
Park Street Brethren Preschool received a grant to support construction of its new playground.
Pathfinder Farms received a grant for start-up funding for its Fields of Grace program.
RePlay for Kids received a grant to supply adapted toys to Ashland libraries for loans and for programming, as well as to make adapted toys available for residents through the RePlay@Home program.
Sullivan Fire and Rescue Association received a grant to provide first-aid training to township residents, and to maximize the ability of volunteer first responders to serve residents quickly and efficiently.
The American Red Cross Chapter of Heartland, Stark, Muskingum Lakes received a grant to fund the operation of blood drives in Ashland County.
The Salvation Army received a grant for professional development courses for Learning Zone teachers, and to purchase curriculum for STEM courses taught in the Learning Zone.
Trinity Lutheran Church received a grant to support the Trinity Lutheran Church Broadway Revue.
United Church Residences of Ashland Ohio Inc. (Mill Run Place) received a grant for new flooring on the third-floor hallways to reduce the fall risk and cleaning costs, as well as improve the living environment.
The Community Grants Program is ACCF’s largest reactive grantmaking program, with grants offered twice annually for nonprofit and other qualifying organizations with programs and projects benefiting Ashland County. The Foundation added a spring cycle to its fall cycle in 2024, thanks to generous assistance from The Norma Foundation.
Along with the support from The Norma Foundation, ACCF’s Community Grants are made possible by generous donations from our community. With a minimum of $10,000, paid at one time or over a period of five years, donors can create a named, permanently endowed fund designated specifically to support Community Grants.
Learn more about how you can join our list of more than 50 donors who have created Community Grants funds by contacting Ashland County Community Foundation President/CEO Jim Cutright at (419) 281-4733 or cutty@ashlandforgood.org.
“We are grateful to our donors who help make life better in Ashland County. We are fortunate that our partnership with The Norma Foundation has allowed us to meet more of the ever-growing demand from our local nonprofit community” said Cutright.
For information about our grant opportunities, visit www.ashlandforgood.org/grants.
About Ashland County Community Foundation: Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. ACCF has awarded over $37 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.