OCCF Accepting Applications for Annual Celebration Grant

Non-profit organizations whose projects and programs benefit Ohio County are encouraged to apply.

(Rising Sun, Ind.) – Does your non-profit organization have a project or program that would benefit the residents of Ohio County that cannot be initiated because of lack of funding?

If so, the Ohio County Community Foundation would like to invite non-profit organizations whose projects and programs benefit Ohio County to apply for the OCCF Annual Celebration Grant Program.

The competitive grant program will award one grant in the amount of $10,026.

Grant request funds must be used for projects or programs outside of the organization’s normal funding capabilities.

To apply, visit www.occfrisingsun.com.

The application deadline is Friday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. The grant recipient will be announced in August.

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