About
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation funds programs that create a positive, measurable impact in four core areas of giving.
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Education: Providing grants for professional development programs allowing individuals to advance their knowledge of agriculture, share ideas, and improve people’s lives.
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Environment: Funding sensible solutions that contribute to a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable Ohio by focusing on increased care for land and water.
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Economic Development: Capturing opportunities that build prosperity, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life for Ohioans by funding projects that spur economic growth in local communities.
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Human-Animal Bond: Promoting the proper care of animals and the many ways they bring quality to human life.
Grant Cycles:
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Spring (Opens Jan. 1, Closes April 30)
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Fall (Opens July 1, Closes Oct. 1)
Eligibility
Grants are typically made only to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code, or who have a sponsoring agency with this status. Under certain circumstances, applications organizations that do not meet this criteria, but are providing a charitable program, may be considered.
In all cases, the applicant organization must deliver services in the State of Ohio and have a clear charitable purpose.
Terms
Grant amounts are typically between $1,000 and $3,000 and are provided for a one-year period. Grants may be used for: general support, startup funding for new organizations, program expansion, or capital for equipment necessary to implement eligible programs. Matching funds and/or resources are required. Collaborations among organizations are encouraged.
In order to maintain its focus and achieve a greater impact through the use of its funds, the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation will also generally not support:
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Support to individuals
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Capital campaigns and endowments
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Contests or pageants
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Organizations whose services do not benefit the community at large
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Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
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Registration fees
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Details
Release Date
July 1, 2021
Deadline
October 1, 2021
Organization
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation (OFBF)
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$1,000
Maximum Award Amount
$3,000
Image Credit
Updated September 28, 2021
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