Recent Community Grants

In 2009, the Richland County Foundation awarded $2,771,795 million in grants, primarily to nonprofit organizations in Richland County.

Grants are awarded in the following ways:

Competitive Community Grants are supported by the Foundation’s unrestricted funds and field-of-interest funds. General community grants are awarded six times a year. Individual assistance grants are awarded semi-annually to nonprofit organizations that provide direct emergency assistance to individuals.  Special grantmaking initiatives with annual grant programs include Summertime Kids, Teacher Assistance Program (TAP), Connections, and The Women’s Fund.

Designated Grants ensure long-term annual support to nonprofit organizations, and are made from funds established and directed by donors to support one or more organizations.

Donor Advised Grants are made through suggestions from individuals or families who have established donor advised funds at the Foundation. Donors may suggest grants to 501 (c)(3) charitable organizations both locally and throughout the United States.

College Scholarships are awarded to Richland County full time undergraduate students who attend an accredited college or university, demonstrate minuimum grade-point average, and show financial need.