Marion Community Foundation

For you. For Marion. Forever.

Apply for a Grant

Apply for a Grant

Marion County Historical Society Site Visit Fund | Est. 2008

We invest in nonprofit organizations that are striving to improve the Marion community. Our grantmaking is based on donor intent and the direction of both the Foundation’s Board of Directors and Grants Committee.

Steps for Grant Seekers

  1. Understand the Marion Community Foundation grant programs.
  2. Assess whether your program aligns with the possible grant funds.
  3. Explore the Foundation’s grant opportunities.
  4. Submit a grant application.
Community Grants

Application period: June-July

Current status: $750,000 in grant awards were announced in October 2021.

Future: Application re-opens in June 2022.

Racial Equity & Justice Grants

Application period: February 1-March 9, 2022
Current status: Grant programs are being implemented by 6 Marion area nonprofits.

Future: Application opens February 1, 2022. Click HERE to learn more.

TEACH Grants

Application period: February 1-March 9, 2022

Current status: Grant programs are being implemented in 9 Marion County schools.

Future: Application opens February 1, 2022. Seperate applications for Marion and Morrow County teachers will be available.

Other MCF Grant Programs

Marion Community Foundation administers other non-competitive grant awards supported by Field of Interest, Designated, Agency, and Donor Advised funds, as well as General Grants. Contact Foundation staff for more information.