HealthFirst is announcing their Fall grant cycle at the Clinton County Foundation opens October 1, 2025. 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 education programming
- 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 November 15, 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.
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.
Applications can be made through the Clinton County Foundation Grant Portal until November 15, 2025. clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/nonprofits/#opportunities
Questions about eligibility or a grant application? Reach out to Lynn Deathearge at 937.566.1845 or clintoncountyohiofoundation@gmail.com.