Summertime Kids

Creative, Educational and Fun!

The Summertime Kids Program provides grants to nonprofit organizations that develop creative, educational and fun-filled activities for Richland County children throughout the summer months. Organizations eligible to receive grants from the Foundation include 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, churches, government entities and health service organizations.

Apply for a Grant

Grant Application  PDF

Grant Guidelines  PDF

Proposal Due Date: Second Friday in February

Application Process: Submit a completed and signed application to the Foundation office by 5:00 p.m. on the proposal due date. Note: The application with original signatures plus 18 copies must be submitted. Please (no) attachments-submit only the application form (front and back).

Grant Budget and Notification of Awards: The maximum grant amount for an individual proposal is $2,500. For collaborative projects, please submit only one application and note on the application the lead agency. Grants will be announced in early April.

Grant Guidelines: This program is designed to support nonprofit organizations that wish to develop or expand creative, educational and fun-filled activities offered to children of Richland County throughout the summer months. The grant dollars should be used for direct programming expenses rather than operational expenses.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or would like additional information about Summertime Kids, please contact Becky Smith or Krisi Johsnton at 419 525-3020.

Summertime Kids Grant Review Committee
John C. Roby (chair)
Mike Bennett
Terry Conard
Bruce Cummins
Lynn Fahmy
Don Mitchell
Carol Payton
Sherry Smith
Dave Southward
Catherine Stout
Diane Tobias

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