FINDLAY, OH—The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved  grants totaling $770,654.84 at the February board meeting. This total includes seven responsive  grants and 164 donor advised fund grants.  

Among grants of special interest to the Bluffton area, the West Ohio Land Conservancy was awarded $56,600 to support hiring a part-time  executive director. 

“This round of grants demonstrates the depth of what we do as a Foundation,” said Brian Treece,  President & CEO of The Community Foundation. “From grants for Fun for All community events to  supporting rural communities, mental health organizational support, health equity and  environmental work. The generosity of our donors makes this work possible, which improves the  quality of life for all of us here.” 

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 is comprised of  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 our Community’s Endowment:  

• 50 North was awarded $18,000 to support events throughout 2025 as part of the  Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events. 

• The Community Foundation was awarded two grants: 

• $10,000 to create the Village of Arcadia Community Field of Interest Fund to  support items in the village’s Heart & Soul action plan.  

• $10,000 to create the Village of Arlington Community Field of Interest Fund to  support items in the village’s Heart & Soul action plan.  

• Hancock County ADAMHS Board was awarded $35,000 for planning and project  management to renovate the ADAMHS Board’s Grace Boulevard property.

• NAMI Hancock County was awarded $1,875 for a board retreat and strategic planning  session. 

• West Ohio Land Conservancy was awarded $56,600 to support hiring a part-time  executive director. 

• University of Findlay’s Center for Civic Engagement was awarded $10,000 to support  community engagement events as part of the Health Equity Action Plan. 

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 104 organizations totaling $629,179.84. 

About The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation  
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for  all in the community. Established in 1992 as the result of an estate gift from L. Dale Dorney, The  Community Foundation has granted more than $85 million to fund projects to support our  community. Visit community-foundation.com or call (419) 425-1100 to learn more about how the  Foundation is making a lasting community impact.