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.

2026 Grant Deadlines

CYCLE 1:

·         January 12- Preliminary due

·         January 30- Grant application due

·         March 19- Board Meeting/Final Decision

CYCLE 2:

·         July 13- Preliminary due

·         July 31- Grant application due

·         September 17- Board Meeting/Final Decision

Youth Advisory Committee:

·         January 1- Grant application open

·         January 30- Grant application due