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 30 organizations will be selected to receive a total of $40,000 in grants. Organizations must be qualified tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)3 or equivalent. Applications must be completed online at www.darkecountyfoundation.org/grantinfo. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2020.

Organizations, schools, or churches that provide the following programs or services in Darke County are encouraged to apply:

• Social service and stability
• Health and well-being
• Arts education and enrichment (music, visual arts, theater, etc.)
• Agricultural-environmental awareness, or water and soil conservation
• General education for youth or adults
• Community beautification
• Recreation and sports
• Religious
• Animal welfare

Grant payments will be made in 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, e-mail dcf@darkecountyfoundation.org, or visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org.