Grant Application
Connect Clermont has the distinct honor and privilege of advancing our mission with the expansion of a grant funding program.
Grant Funding Information
Connect Clermont exists to harness the collective power of individuals and organizations to continually improve life in Clermont County. Thanks to several community partners, Connect Clermont has the distinct honor and privilege of advancing our mission with the expansion of a grant funding program.Focus of Grant Funding
Our grant funding program was created to assist organizations within Clermont County in progressing the long-term success and viability of our communities. The foundation of Connect Clermont is the ‘Agenda for the Future’, an actionable set of recommendations resulting from more than 50 community conversations including 500 community members. Utilizing the Agenda for the Future, Connect Clermont developed four strategic priorities:- Jobs
- Education
- Health
- Vibrancy
Applicant Criteria and Expectations
- Project must align with at least one of Connect Clermont’s strategic priorities
- Additional points will be given to projects that align with more than one theme
- Population impact must be within Clermont County
- Must address a community need within Clermont County
- Grant will fund up to $10,000 per awarded applicant
- Performance metrics are required on the full application
- Follow-up report of performance metrics and results
- Request will be sent one year after release of grant funds
Limitations
Connect Clermont grant funding is not typically awarded for the following purposes:- Salaries/benefits
- Construction Labor (Construction supplies ARE an option for funding)
- Organizations with goal to re-grant funding to other entities
- Multi-year requests (must re-apply each grant cycle)
2023 Grant Application Timeline
| Key Steps | Date |
|---|---|
| Accepting applications | July 1st - Aug 1st |
| Grant review process | Aug 2nd - Oct 6th |
| Grand awardees will be notified by Connect Clermont | Oct 6th - Oct 10th |
| Grant presentations at Annual Breakfast | November 8th, 2023 |
Questions
All questions about the grant funding process should be sent to info@connectclermont.com. Please note that timelines for submitting applications will not be adjusted or extended for any reason. Questions should be submitted in a timely fashion to allow for response prior to application submissions timelines.