The Ohio County Community Foundation (OCCF) announces that grant applications are currently available for the second Grant Cycle of 2009. Local non-profit organizations seeking funds for community projects and programs that benefit Ohio County residents may apply. Applicants may request up to $3,000.

The application deadline is October 15, 2009. Award letters will be mailed on November 19, 2009. Grant payments will be released on December 11, 2009 in the Foundation office.

The Ohio County Community Foundation was established in 1998. The mission of the Ohio County Community Foundation is to build, manage and distribute a lasting source of charitable funds for Ohio County. Grants are awarded in the areas of Community Development, Human Services, Education, Health and Cultural Affairs. Grant funds for Grant Cycle II will be awarded from distributions from the unrestricted Ohio County Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund, the Galbreath Vineyard Endowment Fund, the Amado Mauricio, M.D. Memorial Fund, the Dr. Art Jay Community Fund and the Gene Siekman Endowment Fund. The funds were established by donors wishing to provide lasting, charitable grants that benefit the residents of Ohio County.

Applications may be obtained in the Ohio County Community Foundation’s office located in the former Tools for Tots Day Care Building on 591 Smart Drive, Rising Sun. All applications must be submitted to the Foundation office by 4:00pm on the day of the deadline. To request an application by email or mail, please send your request to sscott@occfrisingsun.com.or call 812-438-9401. Applications can also be downloaded from the Foundation website at www.occfrisingsun.com. For information about applying for a grant, please contact Stephanie Scott, OCCF Program Coordinator.