Community Foundation awards $1.3M in grants

FINDLAY — The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $1,394,123.60 at the February board meeting. This total includes six responsive grants and 164 donor advised fund grants. "These grants highlight the many ways our donors and nonprofit partners come together to strengthen our community," said Brian Treece, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. "From responsive grants addressing critical needs to donor advised grants supporting causes close to our donors' hearts, this funding represents a shared commitment to lasting community impact." Responsive grants Responsive grants are awarded to organizations that meet community needs and match the Community Foundation's goals and objectives. Grantseekers must submit a written grant proposal for consideration. Applications are reviewed four times per year.Funding for responsive grants comes from our Community's Endowment, which comprises Funds for the Common Good and Field of Interest Funds established by donors at the Community Foundation. The following responsive grants were approved by the board of trustees, made possible by the community's endowment: • Children's Museum of Findlay was awarded two grants: $2,500 for an Ohio Rocks geology event as part of the foundation's Fun for All series of free community events; and $2,500 for an Ohio Serves veterans and first responders event as part of the Foundation's Fun for All series. • First Presbyterian Church of Findlay was awarded $175,156 to support the creation of a new childcare center. • Hancock Properties Foundation was awarded $62,921 for building projects at The Family Center. • The Community Foundation itself was awarded two grants for outreach efforts: $2,000 for training for Foundation affiliates; and $2,500 for education events related to community needs. Donor advised grants Individuals, families or corporations establish donor advised funds to recommend grants to nonprofits they're passionate about. The Foundation vets the nonprofits, and grants are awarded. The following donor advised grants were awarded: • 164 grants to 118 organizations totaling $1,146,546.60.