Hocking County Community Fund accepting applications through Sept. 12
LOGAN, Ohio – The Hocking County Community Fund (HCCF) in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting Hocking County residents and communities.
The 2023 application period for grant funding opens Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 12.
HCCF and FAO’s I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund will award grants across five areas essential to creating and sustaining transformative change: arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Emphasis is on supporting individuals of all ages who are spearheading projects and programs that create opportunities, meet pressing needs and unleash the potential within Hocking County. Applications that support youth-led projects are encouraged as well.
Additional information and the 2023 grant application are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Hocking.
“The HCCF is thrilled to be in our fourth year of awarding grants in Hocking County, through the support of the FAO I’m a Child of Appalachia® Fund,” said Bailey (Simons) Venzin, HCCF committee president. “Since our creation in 2019, the HCCF has worked to support the people and groups that truly care about and want to improve our community. Please help us spread the word about the incredible opportunities available through these grant dollars. If you have an idea that will make Hocking County a stronger, more vibrant community, please apply for a grant today.”
Earnings from charitable giving to HCCF are reinvested in Hocking County through annual grants that meet the county’s greatest needs and seize its most promising opportunities. In fall 2022, HCCF and FAO awarded 10 grants, totaling $10,000, to organizations serving Hocking County.
To learn more about the Hocking County Community Fund and how to support its work, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org/Hocking, email Hocking@ffao.org or call 740.753.1111.