Franklin County is committed to improving the lives of residents. Through collaboration and in partnership with local vendors, business owners, non-profit organizations and national, state and local governments, we strive to ensure that county agencies provide services efficiently and effectively. 

Equally important, the Commissioners partner directly with community agencies that seek to create good paying jobs for residents and economic development opportunities for businesses, protect the environment, further the community’s access to affordable healthcare, stabilize families and children and keep our neighborhoods safe.

This website provides information for organizations interested in the Commissioners’ Community Partnership Program. Groups seeking a county grant or needing help researching potential funders is encouraged to contact Kate Matheny, the Community Partnership Grants Coordinator. 

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Community Partnership Program is a competitive grant process whereby the Commissioners support local community-based organizations that serve county residents.  In order to qualify, the applying organization must have attained 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the IRS.  Proposals must demonstrate how effectively and efficiently the initiative or program will help the Board of Commissioners achieve its strategic goals of:

Franklin County’s capacity to underwrite community initiatives is limited. Demonstrated long-term sustainability is an important element of the evaluation process.

Community Partnership Proposals are accepted in August of each year.

Related Links

In the interest of helping Franklin County agencies and individuals find information and access resources available to them, the Board of Commissioners offers a list of public and private funding sources available via the internet.  Also included are websites for nonprofit agencies that provide grant seekers information and training on grant writing.

FEDERAL

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance summarizes the grant making activities of the U.S. government.

www.cfda.gov

Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives supplies information and training on grant funding for faith-based and community organizations assisting Americans in need.

www.hhs.gov/fbci

Department of Commerce Grant Opportunities website posts grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Commerce.

www.commerce.gov/grants.html

Federal Register contains announcements from the U.S. government, inviting applications for federal grant programs.

www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html

Grants.gov provides organizations a single access point to grant programs offered by Federal grant-making agencies.

www.grants.gov

STATE

Ohio Grants is the Ohio Auditor’s website offering links to grant making organizations and state departments.

www.auditor.state.oh.us/LGS/GrantResources/Default.html

Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that provides grants to individual artists, groups and arts organizations in Ohio.

www.oac.state.oh.us

Ohio Humanities Council promotes the humanities in Ohio through collaborations with cultural and educational institutions.

www.ohiohumanities.org/grant/index.html

LOCAL

Columbus Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants directly and manages private giving programs.

www.columbusfoundation.org

Women’s Fund of Central Ohio supports the growth and development of women and girls by funding initiatives that promote economic independence and leadership development for women and the development of life skills for girls.

www.womensfundcentralohio.org

United Way Central Ohio supports agencies and programs that strengthen the building blocks of a better life: a quality education that leads to a productive career, enough income to support a family through retirement, good health, and a safe place to live.

www.liveunitedcentralohio.org/site/