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Knox County Foundation Awards $88,000 in April Grant Cycle

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lisa Lloyd
Senior Program Director
Knox County Foundation
740-392-3270
Lisa@knoxcf.org
 
Knox County Foundation Awards $88,000 in April Grant Cycle
 
Five small grants and a strategic investment support projects across Knox County
 
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (May 15, 2026) — Knox County Foundation has awarded $88,000 in grants through its April 2026 grant cycle, supporting projects focused on student wellness, youth development, historic preservation, community infrastructure, and long-term economic development in Knox County.
 
As part of this cycle, the Foundation awarded $28,000 in small grants to five organizations:
 

  • Knox County Historical Society, Digitizing Knox County’s History: $5,000
    Funding will help digitize historical materials including photographs, slides, letters, scrapbooks, and archival documents, preserving Knox County’s history while making the collection more accessible to the community.
  • 4-H Camp Ohio, Electric Grid Improvements: $5,000
    Funding will support electrical infrastructure upgrades needed to accommodate expanded camp facilities, including future air conditioning for sleeping cabins.
  • Camp Cornish Foundation, Exterior Cabin Sealing and Facilities Upgrades: $5,000
    Funding will support facility preservation, repairs, and infrastructure improvements to help sustain youth programming, community meetings, retreats, and training opportunities.
  • Knox County Food Council, Green Teen Summer Internship Program: $6,000
    Funding will support the Green Teen Summer Internship Program, which provides paid summer employment and workforce development opportunities for local teens through hands-on work in community gardens, farmers’ markets, and food access initiatives.
  • Danville Local Schools, Student Resource Lounge: $7,000
    Funding will support the creation of a dedicated Student Resource Lounge designed to promote student well-being, academic success, and career readiness. The space will include a calming lounge environment, access to college and scholarship planning resources, mental health support connections, a food pantry, clothing closet, and workspace for community partners serving students.
 
“This space reflects our commitment to adapting to the ever-changing needs of our students by supporting them in new ways,” said Dorothy Yoder, student success advisor for Danville Local Schools. “We believe this will help students leave better prepared for success as adults by providing resources and support for their mental, emotional, and educational well-being.”
 
In addition to the small grants awarded this cycle, Knox County Foundation also approved a special three-year strategic grant totaling $60,000 to the Knox County Chamber of Commerce for its Economic Development Initiative. The grant will be distributed over three years, with $30,000 awarded in year one, $20,000 in year two, and $10,000 in year three, helping support expanded business engagement, workforce and leadership development, entrepreneurship, and collaboration among organizations working to advance economic growth across Knox County.
 
“These grants reflect the many different ways organizations are working to strengthen our community—from supporting students and preserving local history to creating opportunities for youth and investing in Knox County’s future,” said Lisa Lloyd, senior program director at Knox County Foundation. “We’re grateful to partner with organizations that are meeting important needs and helping our community thrive.”
 
Knox County Foundation’s small grant program provides funding of up to $10,000 for charitable projects and programs serving Knox County. Applications are reviewed quarterly.
 
The next deadline for small and major grant applications is July 15, with expressions of intent due by June 15.
 
For more information about grant opportunities through Knox County Foundation, visit www.knoxcf.org.
 
Knox County Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Knox County through charitable giving.

Knox County Foundation Awards $88,000 in April Grant Cycle

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