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Delaware County Foundation

Established in Ohio, 1995

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Community Grants

Browse the catalog below to learn more about the needs in Delaware County

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, basic needs (i.e. food insecurity, utilities), ESL, 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.

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Grant Cycle
2024 (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.

Download Grant Announcement and FAQ

Download Grant Questions

Before you begin, applications will need:
• IRS Letter of Determination (Establishes the tax-exempt status of your organization or partner)
• Most Recent 990 (Can be downloaded from Guidestar.com for free)
• 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

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2024 Grant Awards

A Kid Again, Inc. – Adventures for Delaware County Families

American Red Cross Greater  Columbus – Red Cross Blood Drives – Helping Save Lives in Delaware County

Andrews House – Andrews House Community Food Programs

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. – Delaware County One-to-One Mentoring

Canine Companions for Independence – Veterinary care for future service dogs in training

Columbus Council on World Affairs – Global Scholars Diploma Program

Concerned Citizens Against Violence Against Women, Inc. dba Turning Point – Capital Improvements to Delaware Shelter

Delaware County Cultural Arts Center (The Arts Castle) – Operating Support

Delaware County Family and Children First Council – Family Centered Services and Supports

Delaware Speech and Hearing Center – Developmental Therapies

Del-Mor Dwellings – Provide transportation vouchers and household needs to residents with zero income or barriers to benefits

Family Promise of Delaware county – Taking Care of Business

Flying Horse Farms – More in 2024: Providing Transformational Experiences for Children with Serious Illness

Form5 Prosthetics Inc. – To provide innovative Workforce Training to Delaware Area Career Center students.

Friends of the Delaware County District Library – 2025 Summer Reading Club 6-Hour Prizes

Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council, Inc. – Girls Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland (GSOH) Community Outreach Program

Grace Clinics of Ohio, Inc. – Safety-net Free Clinic

Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties – Habitat for Humanity Tool Refresh

Healthy Worthington Resource Center & Food Pantry Inc. – Feeding Food Insecure Delaware County Families

Humane Society of Delaware County – Spay and Neuter Initiative

Law Enforcement Foundation – 2025 Police Management Series, D.A.R.E. Officer Training, and Teen Summit

Liberty Community Center – Replace our roof

LifeCare Alliance – Camp Hamwi

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio – Support for LSS Delaware County Food Pantry

Main Street Delaware – Supporting Community Arts: Summer on Winter Concert Series

Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana – Granting Wishes to Critically Ill Children in Delaware County

MASH Pantry and Resource Center – Delaware, Ohio – MASH Pantry and Resource Center

Mid-Ohio Psychological Services Inc. – An investment in advanced community mental health care in Delaware

NAMI Mid-Ohio – Hope for the Workforce

Neighborhood Bridges – To help us EXPAND our student success centers by serving all schools in Buckeye Valley, and also to EXPAND the items provided in all exciting student success centers in Delaware County.

Ohio Living Sarah Moore – Ohio Living Sarah Moore Opportunity Pathways

Ohio State Parks Foundation – Kayak Launch Accessories at Alum Creek State Park

Ohio Wildlife Center – Dempsey Wildlife Display Rebuild

OWjL – OWjL Camp

People in Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio – Housing – Eviction Prevention and Utility Assistance

Pink Ribbon Good – PRG Simply Fight™ and No Age, No Stage™

Powell Animal Welfare Society – PAWS Spay/Neuter and Adoption Program

Powell-Liberty Historical Society – Martin-Perry House Maintenance

Radnor Heritage Society Inc. – Restoration of the Stage area

Recreation Unlimited Foundation – Recreation Unlimited Camp Support for Campers and Staff From Delaware County

Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Central Ohio Inc – Helping Hands Program

Simon Kenton Council Boy Scouts Of America – Scout Camp Kitchen Equipment Replacement Upgrades

SourcePoint – Emergency Preparedness Laptops and Printer for Meals on Wheels

Stockhands Horses for Healing – Stock Trailer Purchase

Strand Theatre and Cultural Arts Association – Illuminate the Strand

Stratford Ecological Center – DCF Giving Garden: Connecting Delaware County Through Food & Nature

TAPP, Training Assessment Placement Project – Delaware County Reentry Employment Program

The Central Ohio Symphony, Inc. – Community Connections 4

The Delaware County Historical Society – Preservation of the Stratford Millworker Cottage

United Way of Delaware County – Supplies for Scholars Community Partnership and Support

Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) – Share Bac a Pac – provisions on weekends/breaks for needy schoolchildren

2023 Grant Awards

  • A Kid Again Inc. – Family Adventures for Delaware County residents
  • American Red Cross Greater Columbus – Red Cross Blood Saves Lives in Delaware County
  • Andrews House, INC – Andrews House Community Meals
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. – Delaware County One-to-One Mentoring
  • Canine Companions – Matching Service Dogs with People with Disabilities
  • Turning Point – Turning Point Housing Program
  • Delaware County Cultural Arts Center – Operational Support
  • Delaware County Historical Society –  “From Wilderness to Civilization: The Journey to Delaware County, Part II”
  • Delaware Speech and Hearing Center – Evaluation Materials and Testing Equipment for Children
  • Del-Mor Dwellings – To provide transportation vouchers and household needs to residents with zero income or barriers to benefits
  • Families Flourish, Inc. dba Move to PROSPER (MTP) – Support for Delaware County Families
  • family promise of delaware county – Unhoused to Home to Entrepreneurship
  • Flying Horse Farms – Help Delaware County Kids Heal, Grow, Thrive
  • Friends of the Delaware County District Library – Additional Equipment for the Maker Studios
  • Grace Clinics of Ohio, Inc. – Safety Net Free Clinic Translation Services
  • Healthy Worthington Resource Center & Food Pantry Inc.- Feed a Delaware County Family
  • Law Enforcement Foundation –Police Management Series, D.A.R.E. Officer Training, and Community Relations and Engagement Program
  • LifeCare Alliance – Central Ohio Diabetes Association’s (CODA) Camp Programs
  • Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio – Support for LSS Delaware County Food Pantry
  • Main Street Delaware Inc. – Bringing Walls to Life: Grant Proposal for a Vibrant Mural Installation
  • NAMI Mid-Ohio – Hope for the Workforce

 

  • neighborhood bridges – Student Success Store Items
  • Ohio Wesleyan University OWjL Camp – OWjL Camp
  • People in Need, Inc. of Delaware County Ohio – Parking Lot Expansion
  • Pink Ribbon Good (formerly Pink Ribbon Girls) – PRG Simply Fight™ and No Age, No Stage™
  • Powell Animal Welfare Society – PAWS – Spay/Neuter and Adoption Program
  • Powell-Liberty Historical Society – Martin-Perry House Interior Maintenance
  • Pregnancy Resources of Delaware County – STD Testing and Prevention
  • Preservation Parks of Delaware County – Raising the Barn Campaign
  • Recreation Unlimited Foundation – Recreation Unlimited Camp Support for Campers and Staff From Delaware County
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Central Ohio, Inc – Helping Hands Program
  • SIMON KENTON COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA – Camp Lazarus Maintenance Equipment
  • SourcePoint – Cafe 55 Serving Line Replacement
  • Stockhands Horses For Healing – EmpowerED Youth Program
  • Strand Theatre and Cultural Arts Association – Sensory Series at The Strand
  • Stratford Ecological Center – The DCF Giving Garden – Connecting Delaware County to Nature, Sustainable Food, and Each Other
  • TAG Community Living, Inc. – Home renovation and enhancement
  • TAPP, Training Assessment Placement Project -Training Assessment Placement Project
  • The Central Ohio Symphony, Inc. – Community Connections 3
  • The Group of Delaware County-Safe Harbor – Galloping to Wellness Equine Therapy Program
  • United Way of Delaware County Inc. – 2024 Supplies for Scholars support and partnership
  • Veteran Companion Animal Services – General operating support
  • Westerville Area Resource Ministry (WARM) – Share Bac a Pac – provisions on weekends/breaks for needy schoolchildren