The Van Wert County Foundation has completed the 2022 Fall Competitive Grant Cycle awards. The competitive grant cycle is a biannual process where Van Wert County nonprofits, government, and schools can apply for funding for special projects or programs impacting Van Wert County. The applications submitted by these organizations are reviewed and voted on by The Foundation’s Board of Trustees with the main focus of the process being how the organization’s project is focused on creating a well-resourced and thriving quality of life for our community.
In the 2022 Fall Grant Cycle, The Van Wert County Foundation awarded $238,602 in grants to 26 different organizations from 9 named funds. A full list of recipients can be seen below:
| ORGANIZATION NAME | AMOUNT AWARDED | FUNDS USED |
| PLC Health Clinic2023 Medical Banquet Fundraiser | $1,000.00 | Associated Charities Fund |
| Van Wert City SchoolsFarm to Fork Program | $3,000.00 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| The Lima Symphony OrchestraSymphony Storytime | $1,642.86 | Harold B. and Dorotha F. Cully Memorial Fund |
| Old Fashioned Farmer’s AssociationOld Fashioned Farmers Days | $1,571.43 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation DistrictEducation | $1,000.00 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope HouseOvernight Accommodations for Van Wert County Families | $2,357.14 | Associated Charities Fund |
| OSU Extension Van Wert CountyFountain Park Flowers | $1,000.00 | Harold B. and Dorotha F. Cully Memorial Fund |
| Van Wert High School Robotics TeamRobotics Program | $2,500.00 | Harold B. and Dorotha F. Cully Memorial Fund and Ilo D. and Carlos E. Miller Memorial Fund |
| City of Van WertNo Child Sleeps Unprotected | $3,857.14 | Associated Charities Fund |
| City of Van Wert4th of July Fireworks | $9,000.00 | Harold B. and Dorotha F. Cully Memorial Fund |
| Village of Convoy Historical SocietyFloor Coating for Museum | $2,500.00 | Harold B. and Dorotha F. Cully Memorial Fund |
| Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation DistrictLong Term Water Quality Study | $1,000.00 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| Parkway FFAEducational Greenhouse | $5,000.00 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| Challenged Higher Drop In CenterNew Shed | $2,000.00 | Associated Charities Fund |
| Van Wert County 4-HVan Wert Youth Development Awards | $35,000.00 | Black, Inc. (L.G. Purmort Black, Inc. Fund and Mary Shackley Award) |
| Van Wert County Tennis Association, Inc.Maintenance Plan for the Van Wert County Tennis Complex | $50,000.00 | Flickinger Fund ($38571.43) |
| Science Central, INCScience4U Outreach Programming | $2,500.00 | Ilo D. and Carlos E. Miller Memorial Fund |
| Main Street Van Wert, Inc.Main Street America Accreditation | $2,500.00 | Ilo D. and Carlos E. Miller Memorial Fund |
| Main Street Van Wert, Inc.The National Bank Clock Restoration Project | $33,000.00 | Mary Irene Eisenhauer Fund |
| Main Street Van Wert, Inc.Operational Expense | $15,000.00 | Flickinger Fund |
| Van Wert Civic Theatre, Inc.Stage Curtain Replacement | $14,000.00 | Flickinger Fund |
| Van Wert County Agricultural SocietyMarketing Management | $16,750.00 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| Van Wert County Agricultural SocietyRest room renovations | $20,000.00 | John D. and Nellie S. Ault Memorial Fund |
| Van Wert County Historical SocietyRestoration of Merkle Log Cabin | $4,423.00 | Ilo D. and Carlos E. Miller Memorial Fund |
| Ronald McDonald House CharitiesKeeping Van Wert Families Close | $3,000.00 | Associated Charities Fund |
| Van Wert Area Economic Development CorporationVan Wert Works | $5,000.00 | John W. Eustler Am Vets Post 698 Video Raffle Fund and Mary Irene Eisenhauer Fund |
| TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED | $238,601.57 |
The Van Wert County Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on creating a well-resourced and thriving quality of life for Van Wert County, Ohio. The Van Wert County Foundation transforms quality of life by supporting purpose, inspiring growth, and building the future. More information can be found on www.vanwertcountyfoundation.org.
