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Monroe County Community Foundation Announces Extension for Mini-Grant Proposals


Application Deadline Extended Through April 30

Woodsfield, OH – The Monroe County Community Foundation (MCCF) has extended its mini-grant proposal deadline for tax-exempt organizations in Monroe County. MCCF invites applications from organizations serving the Monroe County community. Projects should increase quality of life, create access to opportunities, or implement a solution for a community need in Monroe County.

For the inaugural grant round, mini-grants will be awarded and range in size from $250 to $500. At this time, the Foundation does not accept applications for any event sponsorships or sports-related requests.

MCCF is extending the deadline to allow additional Monroe County organizations to apply for this grant opportunity. Proposals must include a completed application and a 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. Applications are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Monroe. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2016 and mailed to Monroe County Community Foundation, PO Box 494, Woodsfield, OH 43793.

The Monroe County Community Foundation was established in 2014 to ensure permanent support for the citizens and communities of Monroe County. A member of the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio’s (FAO) Growing Home family, the Monroe County Community Foundation works with FAO to create opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities, like those in Monroe County, by inspiring and supporting philanthropy.

For more information about the Monroe County Community Foundation or for questions regarding the mini-grant application, please contact the Foundation at 740.753.1111.

About the Monroe County Community Foundation

The Monroe County Community Foundation was created so that the Monroe County community would have a place to come together and grow a powerful asset for the county and its residents for many future generations. The Monroe County Community Foundation is a local foundation, created in partnership with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, and is designed to grow resources that can be used to support current and future needs and develop new opportunities.

About the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is a regional community foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. A 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio’s citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy. For more information about FAO, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org.

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