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 children and adolescents.
“Projects where there is collaboration and creative approaches to our toughest issues are of interest to the Lucas Fund,” said Alison Belfrage, Clinton County Foundation Executive Director. “Whether it is a new idea, or a fresh take on an existing program, we invite our local nonprofits to apply. Belfrage continued.
Grant seekers should review guidelines and application for criteria and restrictions here.
Recent projects supported by the Lucas Fund included support for Camp Kern Adventure Challenge for Clinton County youth, Peaceful Playgrounds training for playground monitors at Clinton Massie Schools, Educational and Empowerment Recourses at Harvest of Gold, and Classcraft for 7th grade students at Blanchester Middle School.
In addition, two scholarships were awarded. Robert Lucas Scholarship was awarded to Greta Quigley and the Lorraine Carey Scholarship was awarded to Layla Winemiller.
Dr. Robert Lucas was an educator, business and community leader, who was also a founder of the Clinton County Foundation. In addition, he created the Clinton County Leadership Institute, and directed Downtown Wilmington and the Chamber of Commerce. He served as president of the Ohio PTA and as a supervisor for the Ohio Department of Education. The Lucas fund carries on his legacy and continues a commitment to Clinton County.
Questions about this funding opportunity may be directed to the Clinton County Foundation at 937.566.1634 or alison@clintoncountyohiofoundation.org.