OCCF Announces Annual Celebration Grant

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM

By Ohio County Community Foundation, news release

(Ohio County, Ind.) - The Ohio County Community Foundation would like to invite non-profit organizations whose projects or programs benefit Ohio County to apply for the 2025 OCCF Annual Celebration Grant by going to the website at occfrisingsun.com.

The Ohio County Community Foundation is celebrating 27 years (1998-2025). In recognition of this milestone, (1) OCCF Annual Celebration Grant (this is a competitive grant) in the amount of $10,027 will be awarded to a non-profit organization serving Ohio County. Grant request funds must be used for projects or programs outside of the organization’s normal funding capabilities and must be implemented within (1) year of being awarded. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 1 by 3:00 p.m.

Applicants may be required to attend a scheduled interview in the Ohio County Community Foundation office if the Board members deem necessary. The grant award recipient will be announced at the end of August.

The mission of the Ohio County Community Foundation is to build, manage and distribute a lasting source of charitable resources for Ohio County. For more information concerning this grant or other available opportunities at the Foundation, please refer to the OCCF website, contact the office at 812-438-9401 or email Tracy Stegemiller, Program Coordinator, at tstegemiller@occfrisingsun.com.

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