County Funds Peer Mentoring for Dementia Caregivers Published on July 14, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $75,000 grant on July 14, 2026, bringing a peer mentoring program for dementia caregivers to the Office on Aging, pairing current caregivers with trained former caregivers. Tagged as: , County News
County Seniors Head to Global Esports Competition Published on July 07, 2026 Franklin County seniors competing as Senior Esports USA will represent the United States against Senior Team Belgium in Rocket League at the 2026 Global Esports Games in Los Angeles, the result of a 2024 county pilot fighting senior isolation through weekly gaming. Tagged as: , County News
County Funds Global Scholars Program for 1,200 Students Published on July 07, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 0469-26 on July 7, 2026, a $250,214.71 grant to the Columbus Council on World Affairs supporting the Global Scholars Diploma Program, which serves roughly 1,200 high school students across 19 central Ohio school districts. Tagged as: , County News
Roads2Work Sends Residents Into Middle Class Careers Published on July 07, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 0472-26 on July 7, 2026, a $1.1 million subaward to Roads2Work, Inc. The program has trained over 500 residents for commercial driving careers averaging $56,000 a year and will enroll 125 more. Tagged as: , County News
County Grant Backs Women's Leadership Programs for Girls Published on July 07, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 0470-26 on July 7, 2026, a $60,000 grant to She Imprints supporting Emerge and She Leads, two leadership programs expected to reach 540 to 720 girls through the women and educators who mentor them. Tagged as: , County News
County Funds Summer STEM Program at LINC Academy Published on July 07, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 0471-26 on July 7, 2026, a $25,000 grant to LINC Academy of Columbus funding a 10-week summer STEM program for up to 20 students in kindergarten through third grade. Tagged as: , County News
County Backs $190,000 Conference to Build Wealth Access for All Published on June 30, 2026 Franklin County approved Resolution 445-26 on June 30, 2026, authorizing a $190,000 tri-party grant with St. Stephen's Community House and the ROO Foundation for a financial literacy conference targeting underserved residents. The ROO Wealth Academy conference will cover estate planning, entrepreneurship, real estate, and job readiness, with a youth financial education track included. Tagged as: , County News
County Invests $330K in Sports Tourism, Including Black Girls Run Published on June 30, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 446-26 on June 30, 2026, authorizing a $330,000 grant to the Greater Columbus Sports Commission for sports tourism and economic development. The grant supports events including the MLK Women's Basketball Showdown, Black Girls Run, and the Gay Softball World Series, which bring visitors and direct economic activity to Franklin County. Tagged as: , County News
Historian Doreen Uhas Sauer Brings Untold County History to the Board Published on June 30, 2026 Historian and educator Doreen Uhas Sauer presented at the Franklin County Board of Commissioners General Session on June 30, 2026, tracing the untold histories of Franklin County's founding, including African American settlements, contested founding promises, and overlooked local figures, timed to the nation's 250th anniversary. Tagged as: , County News
County Backs $1.5M for Development for Seniors and Pregnant Women Published on June 30, 2026 The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 454-26 on June 30, 2026, authorizing a $1.5 million memorandum of understanding with Champion's Bridge, LLC for a 100-unit community serving housing project. The project converts two former hotel buildings into free, supportive housing for seniors, low-income adults, and pregnant women, with a 30-year affordability commitment. Tagged as: , County News