Nearly two dozen organizations benefit from Community Foundation grants

The Community Foundation for Crawford County awarded $324,319 in grants to local organizations.

According to a news release from the foundation, the strategic competitive grants support a variety of charitable initiatives across the region.

The recipients of the competitive grants since March are:

The Community Foundation for Crawford County

Grace Brethren Church – $3,000 for Gifts of Love Pantry
Crawford County Arts Center – $5,000 for art programs and art therapy; $10,343 for the Art2You program
Bucyrus Little Theatre – $30,000 for roof replacement
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, Inc. – $5,000 for lodging for families facing life-threatening illnesses
The Salvation Army – $30,000 for renovation of the new Maplecrest facility
North Central State College Foundation – $45,760 for staffing an additional part-time clinical instructor
Wildlife Haven – $5,000 for animal food expenses and stipends for interns
American Red Cross of East Central Ohio – $17,016 for six blood drives in Crawford County
Galion History Center – $9,500 for window replacement and door addition to the Hayden-Helfrich Annex Museum
#CrawfordForGood – $7,000 for a matching pool benefiting Crawford County non-profits
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Marion and Crawford Counties – $6,000 for a youth council initiative
LifeCare Alliance – $5,000 for sponsorships for children with diabetes attending educational camp
AxessPointe Community Health Centers – $5,000 for senior volunteer recruitment and recognition
Project Noelle – $5,000 for support groups and holiday events for children affected by addiction
Bucyrus Public Library – $33,200 for expansion of the LEVEL UP program
Bucyrus City School District – $10,000 for projector and screen enhancement for the elementary school auditorium
Coleman Professional Services – $5,000 for Mobile Response and Stabilization Services program
Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio – $5,000 for JA Inspire program for students
Crawford Partnership – $50,000 for continuation of Vision Campaign
Crawford County Community Concert Association – $5,000 for improved concert offerings
#Giving2sday – $25,000 for funds awarded during the Foundation’s annual fundraiser

A special recognition grant totaling $2,500 was awarded to the Crawford County Arts Center for security and chairs for its new location’s grand opening.

The first competitive grant cycle deadline for 2025 is Dec. 31 with grants to be awarded in the spring.

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