Announcing New Grant and Scholarship Application Dashboard
Starting on August 6, 2025, the Clinton County Foundation online portals for grant and scholarship applications will have a new look. The “New Applicant Dashboard” is mostly aesthetic and will improve the applicant experience. Importantly, this update will not change where you login to complete a scholarship or grant application or the content of the […]
Clinton County Foundation Hires New Executive Director
Executive Director Mark Kraus will begin on August 4, 2025 The Clinton County Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Kraus as its new Executive Director, effective August 4, 2025. Alison Belfrage will continue in her role as Executive Director until then and has graciously agreed to assist with the transition after August […]
2025 HealthFirst Community Health Needs Assessment
Supporting the health and wellness of our neighbors is important to the Clinton County Foundation. As such, we are collaborating on a county wide health needs assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to identify major health problems, gaps in services and other factors which may contribute to less-than-optimal health status for residents of our […]
The Clinton County Foundation Seeks Board Members
The Clinton County Foundation seeks candidates interested in serving on its Board of Trustees. The Foundation’s board recognizes charitable giving is the most direct and effective investment that can be made to build a thriving, resilient community. An important part of this is nurturing connections between people and groups to magnify contributions and bring out […]
2026 Health Alliance of Clinton County (HACC) Medical Scholarship Application is Open
The 2025 – 2026 Health Alliance of Clinton County (HACC) Medical Scholarship application process is open. Each year Health Alliance assists employees working in a medical field or office within Clinton County, Ohio. Last year, five local students earned $2,000 scholarships to advance their education. Applications are due by June 23, 2025, 11:59pm. Log into […]
Vallee Fund for Blanchester Grant Portal Open April 1, 2025
The Vallee Fund for Blanchester is accepting grant applications from 501(c)3 organizations and government entities for projects with a focus on the Blanchester community. The Summer Grant Cycle runs from April 1 to July 15, 2025. Notification of grant awards will be by September 30. The mission of Vallee Fund for Blanchester is to strengthen […]
Grant Openings: Health First and Streamkeepers Water Quality
There are two grant opportunities open at the Clinton County Foundation from HealthFirst and Streamkeepers. Applications may be made by 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, and those organizations with a fiscal sponsor. HealthFirst To continue its focus on individual and community health and wellness, HealthFirst will consider grant funding for initiatives that support: Mental health Nutrition and/or […]
Celebrating 5 Years of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
This year marks a special milestone for Clinton County children. Over 5 years, we have been able to enroll 72% of our children into the Dolly Parton Imagination Library book gifting program. That equals 1,708 children enrolled and 1,625 graduates from the program. All of that equals 78,709 books mailed to children in Clinton County. […]
Seven Outstanding Women of Clinton County to be Honored
Seven honorees have been selected for the 26th annual Outstanding Women of Clinton County, recognizing women who have enriched the lives of, and had a lasting impact on, their fellow Clinton County residents. The Class of 2025 Outstanding Women include Corey Cockerill, Carrie Fairchild, Kym Parks, Denise Stryker, and Natalie Youd. We are expanding our […]
2025 Officers and New Trustees
New officers and board members kick off the new year for the Clinton County Foundation. The Board of Trustees elected the following officers for 2025: Jeff Drapalik, President Pam McCoy, Vice President Becky Strafford, Treasurer Barbara Deibel, Secretary. Newly elected members of the Board of Trustees this year are: Patricia Brewer Russ Kincaid Ron Wright Mindy […]
Foundation Scholarship Portal Open for Area Students
The Clinton County Foundation’s Scholarship Portal is open for applications. There are over 60 scholarship opportunities available for graduating seniors who live in Clinton County, or attend the local high schools of Blanchester, Clinton Massie, East Clinton, Wilmington, and Laurel Oaks. Opportunities also exist for Lynchburg Clay,homeschooled, and private school students as well. Any student […]
Foundation Presents Mayor Haley with First Responders Thank You Card
During the October 3 Wilmington City Council meeting, Clinton County Foundation President, Joshua Engel, presented Mayor Pat Haley with a First Responders thank you card signed by hundreds of community members. Signatures were collected at the Farmers Market during its September 14 First Responders Day. Foundation Board members invited market attendees to sign an oversized […]
Grants Available for Local Nonprofits that Serve Children and Youth
The deadline to submit a grant application is January 31, 2025 The Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund is accepting grant applications from Clinton County nonprofit organizations that serve children and youth. The deadline to submit a grant application is January 31, 2025. The Lucas Fund is interested in programs or projects that support Clinton County […]
Clinton County Foundation Seeks Board Members
The Clinton County Foundation seeks candidates interested in serving on its Board of Trustees. As a nationally accredited community foundation, the organization offers charitable investing and grants to local nonprofits who are making a lasting and positive impact on our community. The Foundation’s board recognizes charitable giving is the most direct and effective investment that […]
Community Health and Wellness at the Center of Health First Grants
Clinton County Trails Coalition HealthFirst announced seven local organizations received funding totaling $72,655 from its most recent grant cycle to support the health and wellness of Clinton County. Notably, three grants were awarded to the Clinton County Health Department for a total of $24,880. This funding will support the prescription medication assistance program, and programming […]