Deadline is now September 23

FINDLAY, OH — The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has extended the Building  Community Through Neighborhood Revitalization special grant opportunity deadline. This grant  opportunity focuses on neighborhood revitalization and beautification projects. Applications are now due September 23, 2024 (previously September 16). 

“This special grant opportunity has a dual purpose: community engagement and beautification,”  said Kimberly Bash, Chief Community Engagement Officer at The Community Foundation. “We  hope these grant dollars will improve the quality of life in Hancock County by bringing people of all  ages together to work side by side to beautify their neighborhoods.” 

Building Community Through Neighborhood Revitalization 
This special grant opportunity focuses on improving neighborhoods and improving quality of life.  Projects could include permanent tree or flower planting, neighborhood clean-ups, and other  beautification in public spaces. They could include but are not limited to, service-learning projects  with local youth and projects focused on engaging residents of all ages in making a difference in  their communities. Proposals should come from Hancock County tax-exempt, private agencies  classified as 501(c)(3) organizations and public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue  Service. Grants may also be made to governmental agencies in Hancock County.  

Applicants must discuss grant ideas and allowable expenses with Kimberly before submitting a  request. Contact Kimberly at [email protected] or (419) 425-1100. Applications  are now due September 23, 2024, on the Foundation’s online grant platform. Grants will be  awarded in October 2024. 

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 www.community-foundation.com/ or call (419) 425-1100 to learn more about how the  Foundation is making a lasting community impact.