The Ottawa County Community Foundation (OCCF) is announcing the 2022 Community Grant program. Non-profit organizations located in or serving Ottawa County are invited to submit a request for grant funding to support their unique needs or special project.

The Foundation awards grants in the fields of education, health and social services, economic development, natural resources and the arts.

To assist grant applicants, a free Grant Writing workshop will be offered via Zoom on Monday, Jan. 10 from 10–11 a.m. Participants will learn about the OCCF grant process, gain helpful tips for writing successful proposals, and have a chance to ask questions.

The OCCF Workshop will also focus on the use of the new online portal to submit your grant application. Reserve your spot today by sending an email message to ottawaccf@gmail.com. OCCF will send out a reminder with connection specifics.

Guidelines for Grant Seekers and details on how to apply for an OCCF grant may be found on the website at www.ottawaccf.org/grants. The OCCF electronic submission portal makes it easy to submit your grant request.

Alternatively, applicants may download the guidelines and forms from our website and submit a written application by mail. All completed applications, both online and mailed, must be submitted by March 1, 2022, to be considered for funding. Questions may be directed to 419-341-7400 or via email to ottawaccf@gmail.com.

The Ottawa County Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created in 1999 by the citizens of our community to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in the Ottawa County area. For more information about grants, scholarships, or updates about the Foundation, visit ottawaccf.org.