Richland County Foundation is now accepting Summertime Kids grant applications

MANSFIELD - The Richland County Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its Summertime Kids (STK) grant program. The program grants are for nonprofit agencies to provide safe, fun-filled activities for Richland County children during the summer months. Grant amounts range from $250-$2,000.

Last year, a committee that included Foundation Board of Trustee and community members awarded over $45,000 in STK grants.

Applying for a grant can seem daunting If you have questions about the process or the guidelines please contact Community Investment Officer Siera Marth at smarth@ rcfoundation.org or call 419-525-3020 to assure a program complies with the focus and guidelines.

The deadline to submit an STK application is midnight on February 12. Applications and grant guidelines are available at richlandcountyfoundation.org.

About the Richland County Foundation

The Richland County Foundation, a not-forprofit 501c3, was established in 1945 as a way for individuals to pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County and its residents.

The Foundation helps people in Richland County give back to their community by investing their gifts for charity wisely so that grants can be made to improve the quality of life for all of the county’s citizens. Working together with donors, the Foundation meets important needs today and plans for a strong future.

CONTACT: Maura Teynor, Chief Advancement Officer Phone: 419-525-3020 mteynor@rcfoundation.org