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Upcoming News & Events
Cycle 1 Grant Applications *Now Open*
Feb 1 - March 1
Arts, Recreation, Events/Festival, Sponsorships & Youth for Youth
Once our 2025 grant cycle is open, all applications for grants in this cycle are due no later than March 1st by 5pm.
Please fill an application out through our Grant Portal. If you were awarded a grant the previous year, you must also complete the follow up report in the portal.
Our Grant Cycles:
Cycle 1 / Feb 1 - March 1 : Arts, Recreation, Events/Festival, Sponsorships & Youth for Youth
Cycle 2 / May 1 - June 1 : Education, Eco Development, Capital Requests
Cycle 3 / Aug 1 - Sept 1 : Human Need
(Please note: If grant request is approved, check distribution is estimated to be sent out roughly 8-10 weeks from the cycle deadline.
Cycle 1 estimate: end of April/ beginning of May
Cycle 2 estimate: end of July/ beginning of August
Cycle 3 estimate: end of October/ beginning of November.)
Scholarships for College Upperclassmen
Application period is currently closed and will be open from June 1 - July 1.
Click here for Applicant Login.
Adult Learner Financial Application
Adults looking to earn certificates or learn trades - anyone wishing to gain skills for employment, we have financial assistance for you!
Complete the Elworth Adult Learner application today!
Application period is open year-round.
2025 High School Senior Scholarships
*Application period for 2025 Seniors has closed*
Application period will be open from December 1st through February 1st.
Click here for Applicant Login and portal access.
If you were awarded a 2024 scholarship, you will need to complete a follow up by June 1st to have your award sent to your institution by July. If you are not receiving email updates from us, please let us know.
3rd Cycle Grant Funding
Human Needs
| CAPITAL GRANTS APPS. | |
| Atrium Medical Center Foundation - CareFlight Simulation Training | $20,280.00 |
| Feed the Hungry Unhoused Enrichment Center - computers | $12,000.00 |
| COMPETITIVE GRANTS | |
| 5 Loaves 2 Fish - Providing meals, clothing and toiletries | $10,000.00 |
| American Red Cross Miami Valley -Home Fire Relief/Home Fire Campaign | $10,000.00 |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters- Butler County -Mental Health Through Mentorship | $5,000.00 |
| Butler County Educational Service Center - Compassion Food Pantry | $12,000.00 |
| Family Service of Middletown -Reducing Food Insecurity in the Greater Middletown Area | $12,500.00 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue -Increasing Capacity to Shrink the Hunger Gap | $3,500.00 |
| MANY -Neediest Youth Clothing Program | $10,000.00 |
| Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region - General Operating Support of Middletown/Hamilton Health Center to Meet Critical Health Care Needs | $5,000.00 |
| People Working Cooperatively -Middletown Area Home Repairs and Modifications Program | $25,000.00 |
| St. Vincent DePaul -Holy Family Parish St Vincent de Paul Conference | $7,000.00 |
| Starfire -Launching Family-Led Community Connections in Middletown | $15,000.00 |
| Support to Encourage Low Income Families -Neighbors Who Care: Home Repair | $7,000.00 |
| The Middletown, OH Kiwanis Foundation -Middletown Community Baby Shower Project | $3,000.00 |
| SMALL GRANT APPS. (Less than $5,000) | |
| Beechwood Church of God Homeless Ministry | $3,000.00 |
| CarePortal | $5,000.00 |
| Caring for our Middletown Neighbors at The Gathering | $3,000.00 |
| Firefighter Protective Gear grant | $5,000.00 |
| Ohio's Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties Uninsured/Charity Care | $2,500.00 |
| EVENTS / SPONSORSHIP (SPECIAL REQUEST) | |
| YWCA - EvaluationHERstory & HERitage: International Community Festival and Concert | $2,500.00 |
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