In order to afford an opportunity for individuals and others to financially assist non-profit organizations within our community, the Fairfield County Foundation manages a variety of restricted and unrestricted funds. Restricted funds have specific directions, which were given at the time the fund was established, and the Board of Trustees may only approve grants in accordance to the donors’ direction. Unrestricted and field of interest funds may be used to respond to community grant applications.

The Fairfield County Foundation encourages 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Fairfield County area to partner with the Foundation in meeting its mission and to apply for assistance through Foundation grants when appropriate. The partnering organization should be located in Fairfield County or be able to demonstrate that a significant number of people or clients served by the organization reside in Fairfield County.

Starting in 2022, the grant application process for unrestricted community grants will be fully online! Please be sure to review our guidelines and process prior to beginning the online grant application. If there are any questions regarding grants, please contact Senior Program Officer, Abby King, at aking@fairfieldcountyfoundation.org or 740-654-8451.

2025 GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES:

CYCLE 1:

·         Preliminary Grants: Due January 13, 2025

·         Grant Application: Due January 31, 2025

·         Grant Committee recommendation to Board of Trustees for approval- March 20, 2025

CYCLE 2:

·         Preliminary Grants: Due July 14, 2025

·         Grant Application: Due August 1, 2025

·         Grant Committee recommendations to Board of Trustees for approval- September 18, 2025