(From the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation)

The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $901,443.87 at the August board meeting. This total includes 11 responsive grants and 46 donor advised fund grants.

“These grants represent our commitment to our community’s priorities,” said Brian Treece, President & CEO of The Community Foundation. “From affordable community activities to food security and safety, we are here to support our friends, families and neighbors by improving the quality of life for all in the community.”

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 is comprised of 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:

• Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center was awarded $5,000 to support four free cultural events as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.

• The Community Foundation was awarded multiple grants:
  • Grants totaling $350,000 for upcoming challenge grants and matching grants related to community priorities, including the recently launched Community Housing Challenge.
  • $133,960 was awarded for the Organizational Strengthening program to support nonprofits in 2026.

• Flag City Sluggers was awarded $2,400 for free admission to a Sluggers’ game as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.

• Hancock Properties Foundation was awarded $10,000 to support design work for facility improvements.

• Lima Symphony Orchestra was awarded $2,500 to support three free Symphony Storytime performances as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.

• Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation was awarded $1,060 to support a weekend of free admission to the railroad as part of the Foundation’s Fun for All series of free community events.

• West Ohio Food Bank was awarded $50,000 to purchase additional food for low-income seniors, children and families.

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 grants are awarded. The following donor advised grants were awarded:

• 46 grants to 32 organizations totaling $333.523.87.