ASHLAND – The Ashland County Community Foundation has announced the recipients of its recently awarded Community Grants.
The board of trustees approved 35 grants totaling $281,617 for causes ranging from construction projects to youth programs.
“We are so proud to see the ways these organizations meet the needs and improve lives in Ashland County, and we are pleased to partner with them to fund these efforts,” said Chief Operating Officer/CEO-Designate Kristin Aspin.
“Along with the many nonprofit agencies doing great work in our community, we are grateful to the generous donors who make these grants possible.”
Grants were awarded to the following organizations to support programs or projects of community-wide benefit: A Kid Again received a grant to support cost-free adventures for families raising children with life-threatening conditions.
ACCESS received a grant for furnishings and small repairs to open a safe, welcoming place for women and families.
Advocates for Families received a grant to renovate the basement for both a youth area and a meeting room to meet with individuals and their families in a confidential environment.
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center received a grant to renovate a newly acquired building for the expansion of mental health services, and to upgrade the fire alarm system at the main office.
Ashland Christian Health Center received a grant to fund new flooring in the basement bathroom and storage areas.
Ashland City Schools received a grant to support expansion and modernization in the Music department.
Ashland County Cancer Association received a grant to fund the purchase of ergonomic office chairs, gift cards for volunteers, and tables for its rummage sale and other events.
Ashland County Historical Society received a grant for “Bringing History to Life in Ashland County.”
Ashland Main Street received a grant to purchase and install wayfinding signs on Claremont Avenue and I-71.
Ashland Pregnancy Care Center received a grant to support “Reach Her First” — online, around-the-clock access to life-affirming care from nurses for pregnant women in crisis.
Ashland Special Needs Ministry received a grant to support “Night to Shine,” which celebrates community members with special needs, and to support meal preparation for families as part of ASNM’s respite program.
Ashland Symphony Orchestra received a grant for office upgrades and an orchestral arrangement.
Ashland University received a grant to support STEM and art enhancement for the Homeschool and Classical Learning Center at AU.
Ashland Youth Baseball Association received a grant for baseball and softball training aids and equipment.
Associated Charities received a grant to help fund a walk-in freezer for their warehouse. Coleman Health Services received a grant to provide tailored employment services and transportation aid to support Ashland County residents.
Five Stones Community Church received a grant for supplies and equipment to promote and expand the impact of their community meal/hospitality program.
Flying Horse Farms received a grant to fund programming for campers during the 2026 camp season.
Heartland Technical Education Center received a grant for adult diploma assistance. Jeromesville Community Fire District received a grant to support the purchase of weight training equipment.
Loudonville Agricultural Society Inc. received a grant to fund flooring for their Fair Office. Loudonville Nazarene Church received a grant to pave the church’s parking lot and driveway.
Loudonville Theatre & Arts Committee received a grant to fund royalties to produce two musicals and one play.
Loudonville United Methodist Church received a grant to renovate an existing office into a handicapped bathroom.
Ohio Bereavement Collaborative received a grant for a pilot program that offers free peer- based grief support groups for grieving children and their caregivers.
Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp received a grant to support the purchase of Outdoor World Sport – Playland Ninja Rig.
Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven (Appleseed) received a grant to repaint the exterior of the Safe Haven Shelter, to install synthetic turf in the outdoor play area, and to purchase landscaping supplies to provide a welcoming and trauma-informed environment for survivors and their children.
Runyan Memorial received a grant to purchase wreaths to be laid at the headstones of local veterans buried in Ashland cemetery.
The Salvation Army received a grant to purchase a 12-passenger van for transporting kids, picking up food pantry items, pulling a trailer, moving theater sets, hauling Club STUNT and Drone Soccer equipment, and moving equipment to and from storage.
Third Street Family Health Services received a grant to improve the parking lot at the Ashland Health and Wellness Location.
United Church Residences of Ashland Ohio Inc. (Mill Run Place) received a grant to replace exterior doors to improve safety, accessibility, energy efficiency and security for residents.
United Methodist Church of Savannah Ohio received a grant to repair the ceiling of the church sanctuary.
Additionally, three organizations received Community Grant distributions in recognition of Hazel Myers Spreng.
They include the Ashland Public Library, First United Methodist Church and United Way of Ashland County.
The Community Grants Program is ACCF’s largest reactive grantmaking program, with grants offered twice annually for nonprofit and other qualifying organizations with programs and projects benefiting Ashland County.
The Foundation added a spring cycle to its fall cycle in 2024, thanks to generous assistance from The Norma Foundation.
Along with the support from The Norma Foundation, ACCF’s Community Grants are made possible by generous donations from our community.
With a minimum of $5,000, paid at one time or over a period of five years, donors can create a named, permanently endowed fund designated specifically to support Community Grants.
Learn more about how you can join our list of 60 donors who have created Community Grants funds by contacting Ashland County Community Foundation President/CEO Jim Cutright at 419-281-4733 or cutty@ashlandforgood.org.
“Our donors like this type of fund because it gives our foundation’s trusted staff and board members the ability to meet community needs by making grants to great local programs and projects every year, but at the same time, each individual fund can bear the donor’s own name, or the name of an honoree, to create a lasting legacy,” Cutright said.
For information about our grant opportunities, visit www.ashlandforgood.org/grants.
About Ashland County Community Foundation
The Ashland County Community Foundation advances philanthropy and improves the quality of life in Ashland County by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
ACCF has awarded over $38 million in scholarships, grants and distributions.