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 diet
- Physical activity and/or exercise
They are also interested in innovative ideas that address individual and community wellness and health awareness. These concepts may be direct outreach or through creative delivery methods and services.
- Health promotion programming
- Mental or physical health education and/or promotion programming
- Preventative health care
Be sure to review the 2020 Clinton County Community Health Needs Assessment for important information about the needs of our community. The first step in the two-step process is to submit a letter of intent describing the project by March 25, 2025. To learn more about HealthFirst, visit: https://clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/nonprofits/healthfirst/.
HealthFirst funds projects that serve or benefit Clinton County. Grant proposals should be between $2,500 and $25,000 with consideration given to larger requests with significant impact on the community. Proposals that are new, unique, pilot or address unmet needs in Clinton County will be favored. As well, projects designed to improve equity with a focus on supporting underserved communities or designed to take a systemic approach to improving outcomes for underserved communities are of interest. We encourage alliances, partnerships, and collaboration between providers and organizations that broaden, deepen, and diversify participation in the provision of services. Visit https://clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/nonprofits/healthfirst/ to apply.
Clinton Streamkeepers and Water Quality
Funding is available for projects that improve water quality in the Little Miami River and its tributaries in Clinton and Greene Counties of Ohio from the Sture Fredrik Anliot Fund at the Clinton County Foundation.
Projects may include, but are not limited to: stream cleanup, equipment, educational events, water quality monitoring, buffer strip installations, wetland restoration, vernal pool and other habitat efforts, etc.
All applications submitted are reviewed together however each project is considered for its own merit and based on information contained in the application. Facilities & Administration costs (overhead) costs shall be limited to 10% of the total awarded grant amount.
Dr. Sture Fredrik “Fred” Anliot was a Professor of Biology at Wilmington College where he taught for 35 years. Fred was well-liked and highly respected by those who knew him, including colleagues and students. He studied the watershed extensively, authoring articles and the book “The Vascular Flora of Glen Helen, Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park”. Fred lived simply and was frugal with his money. He passed on December 14, 2012 and his generosity is the basis of this grant funding.
Applications can be made through the Clinton County Foundation Grant Portal until April 15, 2025 at clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/nonprofits/#opportunities
Questions about eligibility or a grant application? Reach out to Benjamin Collings at 937.566.1845 or
benjamin@clintoncountyohiofoundation.org.