Money awarded to nonprofits: Marietta Community Foundation announces results of 2024 Fall Grant Cycle
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The Marietta Community Foundation announced the results of its 2024 Fall Grant Cycle Tuesday, with a total of $123,038.37 awarded to support nonprofit organizations across Washington County.
According to a release from the foundation, the grants come through the Community Impact Fund and are designed to address immediate organizational needs, enhance community services and make strategic investments that promote the long-term growth and well-being of the community.
"We couldn't do this without the generosity of our fundholders," said Britani Merritt, donor and program services director. "Because of their commitment, we can invest in strategic, sustainable projects that will create lasting change for organizations in our community. This grant cycle proves that when we have a united community, we have unlimited potential."
Grants for the 2024 Fall Grant Cycle are:
¯ Betsey Mills Club, $10,000 for the repair of the pool to ensure it meets necessary standards.
¯ Castle Museum, $5,600 for roof and gutter repairs and the restoration of the carriage house cupola, preserving the building's historic integrity.
¯ Children's Toy & Doll Museum, $5,000 to replace the HVAC system to protect the museum's collection.
¯ City of Belpre EMS, $3,000 to purchase a new Stryker Power Pro XT Cot.
¯ Consumer Credit Counseling Services of the Mid-Ohio Valley, $100 to support and enhance the Financial Literacy Program.
¯ Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley, $10,000 to build home #116 in Beverly for a family who has contributed "sweat equity" to the construction process.
¯ Little Muskingum Volunteer Fire Department, $10,000 to purchase a pre-owned fire truck to enhance emergency response times in Ludlow Township.
¯ Lower Muskingum Historical Society, $5,000 to replace the asphalt roof on the Oliver Tucker Museum with a durable metal roof.
¯ Marietta College, $5,000 to support Nonprofit LEAD's capacity-building initiatives for local nonprofits.
¯ Memorial Health Foundation, $20,000 as part of $100,000, distributed over 5 years, to support the construction of a new women and children's hospital in Belpre.
¯ Ohio Valley Soccer League, $5,000 for field upgrades to prevent waterlogging.
¯ Salem Township Volunteer Fire Department, $3,988.37 for the replacement of patient safety equipment, including a new vacuum mattress and AEDs.
¯ United Church Homes (Glenwood Community), $2,000 for the Music & Memory program.
¯ United Church Homes (Harmar Place), $2,000 for the Opening Minds through Art program.
¯ Washington County Homeless Project, $15,000 to support the winter operations of the Drop-In Center.
In addition to Community Impact Grants, the foundation said the following organizations received $20,250 through Simple Solution grants: The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley, Building Bridges to Careers, Community Action of Washington-Morgan Counties, Ely Chapman Education Foundation, EVE Inc., First Baptist Church of Marietta, Fort Frye Band Boosters, O'Neill Center, Southeast Ohio History Center, Village of Beverly (B&W Gro), Warren High School, WASCO Inc., Washington County Career Center and Waterford Band Boosters.
More information about the Foundation's grant programs or making a contribution is available online at www.mcfohio.org.