Community Grants
The Delaware County Foundation supports numerous non-profit organizations that work to improve our community. Grant funds are made available across a variety of categories based on donor intent and the guidance of our committee.
Grant Requirements
- Nonprofit organizations and government entities with projects that benefit Delaware County Ohio residents are eligible to apply.
- Grants are not made to individuals.
Eligible Organizations
Organizations that either (a) have established their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not “private foundations” as defined under section 509(a) of the Code; or (b) have tax exemption as a governmental or other publicly-funded entity; or (c) have a qualified, tax-exempt fiscal sponsor.
All organizations and programs aligned with the Foundation’s areas of funding are invited to apply. Preference will be given to programs addressing recovery, housing, mental health & healthcare, basic needs (i.e. nutrition, food insecurity, utilities), ESL/community inclusion, community safety (i.e. violence prevention, human trafficking) and workforce development.
Consideration will be given to nonprofit organizations that are specifically addressing these areas:
- Animal Welfare: Promoting the proper care of animals and the many ways they bring quality to our lives.
- Arts & Culture: Support for arts and cultural activities that enrich the lives of individuals, promote interactions among residents, and build community.
- Basic Needs: Investment in approaches that combat food insecurity, provide affordable housing, and remove barriers to transportation, childcare, and education for low-income residents.
- Education: Support for innovative programs for all students, preschool through adult.
- Economic Opportunity: Investment in the workforce of tomorrow by funding programs that build prosperity, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
- Environment: Funding solutions that contribute to healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable Ohio.
Exclusions
- Activities that are non-secular or promote a religious doctrine
- Academic or medical research
- Annual fundraising campaigns or events
- Creation of, or addition to, endowment funds
- Payment of debt or legal settlements
- Political or partisan purposes
Award Information
Grants are expected to range between $2,500 to $20,000 and will be funded in three waves as funding is made available.
Timeline
- June 15th – Grant opportunity opens
- July 31st – Grant submission deadline
- Mid-December – Grants Announced
Grant projects are typically completed by the applicant within 12 months after Foundation approval; however, preference will be given to projects which plan to be completed within 6 months of funding.
Apply for funding
Grant Cycle
2025 (Opens June 15th, Closes July 31st)
All grant requests must be submitted through the Foundation’s online portal. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
Before you begin, applications will need:
• Organization Budget
• Program/ Project Budget
Disclosures
The Foundation actively promotes diversity, equality and access, and a community free of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or religious background, age or disability. The Foundation reflects this philosophy in considering grant requests.
The Foundation reserves the right to review all applications with community agencies, resources people, and/or other funding sources. This can occur when additional input is believed necessary or to help assess the proposal and its potential significance
Annual Grant Schedule
| Grant Program | Applications Open | Applications Close | Announcements |
| Scholarships | January 1 | February 28 | Early May |
| Gooding Scholarship | January 1 | June 1 | Early July |
| Women Giving Together Grants | January 15 | February 17 | Early May |
| Community Grants | June 15 | July 31 | Late Nov/Early Dec |
| LEAD Grants | October 1 | November 15 | Late Nov/Early Dec |
| Sponsorships | Ongoing | ongoing | ongoing |
2025 Community Grant Awardees
A Kid Again, Inc.
Adaptive Sports Connection
American Red Cross Central Ohio
Andrews House
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio Inc
Bridges Community Action Partnership
Bridgeway – Academy & Therapy Center
Canine Companions for Independence
Central Ohio Symphony, Inc
Columbus Council on World Affairs
Common Ground Free Store Ministries
Concerned Citizens Against Violence Against Women, Inc. dba Turning Point
County of Delaware dba Delaware Public Health District
Curtain Players
Delaware County Cultural Arts Center (The Arts Castle)
Delaware County Family and Children First Council
Delaware County Historical Society
Delaware First Presbyterian Church
Delaware Speech and Hearing Center
Del-Mor Dwellings
Flying Horse Farms
Form5 Prosthetics Inc. (Form5)
Friends of the Delaware County District Library
Grace Clinics of Ohio, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties
Healthy Worthington Resource Center & Food Pantry, Inc.
HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc.
Humane Society of Delaware County
Law Enforcement Foundation
Let Me Run
LifeCare Alliance
Lutheran Social Services of Central OhioMarion Shelter Program, INC
Maryhaven, Inc.
MCORE Foundation
NAMI Mid-Ohio
Ohio Living Sarah Moore
Ohio Wildlife Center
OWL Camp
People In Need, Inc.
Pink Ribbon Good, Inc.
Powell Animal Welfare Society
Powell-Liberty Historical Society
Recreation Unlimited Foundation
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
Seeds of Caring
Simon Kenton Council, Scouting America
SourcePoint
Stratford Ecological Center, Inc.
TAPP, Training Assessment Placement Project
United Way Of Delaware County
Veteran Companion Animal Services
Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM)
Westerville Education Challenge
Women Just Like Me
Young Men’s Christian Association of Central Ohio