{"id":359,"date":"2026-07-28T12:52:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appalachianohio.org\/monroe\/?p=359"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:53:39","slug":"mccf-accepting-2026-grant-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appalachianohio.org\/monroe\/2026\/07\/28\/mccf-accepting-2026-grant-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Monroe County Community Foundation accepting 2026 grant applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations<\/em> <em>serving Monroe County<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WOODSFIELD, Ohio<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of Monroe County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MCCF will award grants that advance opportunities across five areas essential to flourishing communities: 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 Monroe County. Dollars will also be awarded from the John and Lois Baker Education and Economic Development Fund for Monroe County projects supporting education and economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding requests should be between $500 and $5,000, but larger requests may be considered based on potential impact. Additional information and the 2026 grant application are available at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/appalachianohio.org\/monroe\/grant-opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.AppalachianOhio.org\/Monroe\/grant-opportunities<\/a>. Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday, Sept. 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gifts to MCCF\u2019s endowment fund are invested, and the earnings generated from those investments fund the grants MCCF awards each year. In 2025, MCCF, one of FAO\u2019s 15 affiliate foundation partners, awarded nearly $45,000 during its grant round to support 14 projects and programs serving the people of Monroe County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funding available for nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving Monroe County WOODSFIELD, Ohio&nbsp;\u2013 The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF), in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), is accepting grant applications from nonprofits, schools and public organizations for projects and programs benefiting the people and communities of Monroe County. 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