Community Grant Applications Available

Local non-profit organizations that serve Darke County residents are invited to apply for grants from the Darke County Foundation. Approximately 15 organizations will be selected to receive a total of $25,000 in grants. Organizations must be certified federally tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service as 501 (c) 3 or equivalent. Applications may be downloaded from www.darkecountyfoundation.org. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2017.

Grants will be awarded from the following Foundation funds:

• Helen L. Hawkey Music Project: for schools or organizations that provide music education and enrichment for Darke County students. Eligible projects include in-school enrichment programs, field trips to professional performances, fees for music workshops, and tuition assistance for music camps.
• Kremer Family Farms: for organizations that support educational programs in Darke County focusing on agricultural-environmental awareness, or water and soil conservation.
• Ami McClurkin Community Fund: for any organization serving Darke County residents.
• Oliver Family Community Fund: for any organization serving Darke County residents.
• Dr. Marlin Thompson Founder’s Fund: for schools or organizations committed to the education and welfare of the youth of Darke County.

Grant recipients will be announced in early August. The Darke County Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of Darke County residents by receiving, managing and distributing charitable gifts. For more information, call 548-4673 or visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org.