The Rocky Brands is seeking applications for its Community Improvement Fund to positively impact communities by funneling money directly into the area.
Donor Name: Rocky Brands
State: Ohio
County: Athens County (OH), Hocking County (OH), Meigs County (OH), Morgan County (OH), Perry County (OH), Vinton County (OH), Washington County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/13/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The mission of the Rocky Community Improvement Fund (RCIF) is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Nelsonville and the surrounding communities by promoting philanthropy among Rocky Brands Associates, building an endowment, and awarding grants.
Priority will be given to projects that:

Comply with the mission and values of RCIF, the Athens County Foundation, and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation of Nelsonville 
Incorporate new approaches to current or emerging needs 
Encourage cooperation among organizations and avoid duplication of services
Show the organization’s ability to leverage additional funds

General Funding Priorities of RCIF

Children’s Welfare and Education
Hunger
School Programs
Senior Citizens
Health Wellness
Developmental Disabilities
Community Development and Infrastructure
Housing Initiatives
Animal Welfare
Community Beautification
Environmental Programs

Eligibility Criteria
Grant applications are welcome from any 501c3 organization, government agency, or have a fiscal agreement with a 501c3 organization.
Generally, grants are not made to or for:

Individuals
Endowments
Budget deficits
Scholarships
Religious purposes
Political or legislative action groups
Support or promotion of specific points of view on right-to-life and pro-choice issues
Annual fundraising drives

For more information, visit Rocky Brands.