Community Foundation Awards $444K in Grants
May 28, 2026
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $444,349.39 at the May board meeting. This total includes 14 responsive grants and 71 donor advised fund grants.
“These grants would not be possible without the support of the generous donors in our community, whose support of the Foundation and investment in our work makes all of this possible,” said Brian Treece, President & CEO of The Community Foundation. “Many of these grants represent our ongoing commitment to our Fun for All series of free community events. We’re in our fourth year of this program, which continues to grow and offer new ways to experience fun, for free, right here at home.”
Responsive Grants
Responsive grants are awarded to organizations that meet community needs and match The Community Foundation's goals and objectives. Grantseekers must submit a written grant proposal for consideration. Applications are reviewed four times per year.
Funding for responsive grants comes from our Community’s Endowment, which comprises Funds for the Common Good and Field of Interest Funds established by donors at The Community Foundation. The following responsive grants were approved by the Board of Trustees, made possible by our Community’s Endowment:
- 50 North was awarded $18,000 to support a wide range of monthly programming for area seniors as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- Allen Township Fire Department was awarded $7,000 to support the purchase of critical equipment.
- Arlington Heart & Soul was awarded $12,000 for the Our School Legacy photo collage installation and documentary.
- Cory-Rawson Local Schools was awarded $1,562 to purchase agricultural tools for FFA students.
- Flag City Sluggers was awarded $2,400 to support free admission for the July 14 game in partnership with the City of Findlay’s Play Ball initiative as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- Findlay Art League was awarded $5,000 to support a wide range of art classes as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- Findlay Family YMCA was awarded $4,500 for three free pool days at Riverside Park as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- Hancock County Agricultural Society was awarded two grants:
- $3,500 to support the 4th of July Fireworks at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
- $7,600 for the Kids Zone prior to the 4th of July fireworks as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- Hancock Historical Museum was awarded $3,000 to support the America’s Birthday Bash event on July 4 as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- McComb Community Partnership was awarded $5,020 for Music on Main, free community music performances as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.
- McComb Development Corporation was awarded $10,000 to leverage support for McComb’s downtown Historic District Designation.
- University of Findlay was awarded $12,000 to support the Center for Civic Engagement’s Health Equity Action Plan support staff.
Donor Advised Grants
Individuals, families or corporations establish donor advised funds to recommend grants to nonprofits they’re passionate about. The Foundation vets the nonprofits and awards grants. The following donor advised grants were awarded:
- 72 grants to 58 organizations totaling $351,267.39.
