Best Wyandot County Grants for Nonprofits in Ohio

Nonprofits and local agencies in Wyandot County, Ohio that provide open-door, shared-ride transit for seniors and people with disabilities can apply for contracted transportation service funding; awards cover 80% of eligible capital costs. The Ohio Department of Transportation requires a 20% local match from non-U.S. DOT sources for these Section 5310 projects.

Nonprofit or public transportation providers offering open-door shared-ride services for seniors and people with disabilities in Wyandot County, Ohio can seek operating assistance to support day-to-day transit service costs. Focused on specialized transportation, Ohio Department of Transportation reimburses a portion of eligible operating expenses for services in small urban and rural areas.

Nonprofit and charity organizations working on education, community services, or environmental initiatives in Wyandot County, Ohio may be eligible for support. Focused on creating long-lasting community investments, Makulinski Family Foundation invites proposals and may match contributions of time or money, with match levels varying based on the affluence of the beneficiaries.

Hospitals, health centers, clinics, and health system collaboratives in Wyandot County, Ohio can apply for the Rural Health Transformation Program Track One grant, awarding up to US $200,000 to prevent and address chronic disease. Funding supports improving preventive and clinical care for diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension in rural communities.

The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation is dedicated to fostering a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem and a vibrant Southeast Michigan community. Since its inception, it has invested over $180 million in environmental, cultural, and educational initiatives. As it transitions to spend down its assets by 2034, the Foundation aims to make bold, impactful investments that address urgent community needs and promote sustainable development.

Focused on public infrastructure, eligible Ohio small cities in Wyandot County, Ohio can access funding via the Ohio Department of Transportation for road, safety, and signal projects on the Federal-aid system. Awards up to US $2,000,000 per project can cover most construction and inspection costs for pavement, roundabouts, signals, and related improvements.

About National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) works with partners to foster sustainable and impactful conservation solutions so that people and nature thrive together. Chartered by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest conservation foundation. Since its founding, NFWF has funded more than 23,900 projects that have generated a total conservation impact of more than $12 billion.About Sustain Our Great Lakes Program

Sustain Our Great Lakes is a public–private partnership designed to sustain, restore and protect fish, wildlife and habitat in the basin by leveraging funding, building conservation capacity, and focusing partners and resources toward key ecological issues. The program achieves this mission, in part, by awarding grants for on-the-ground habitat restoration and enhancement.Funding priorities for this program include:

• Habitat Restoration to Conserve Species and Improve Water Quality
• Expand and Maintain Nature-Based Solutions in Great Lakes Communities
• Invasive Species Control to Protect and Enhance Restored Habitat
• Activate Restored Habitats and Natural Areas

Nonprofit organizations serving communities in Wyandot County, Ohio and other Andersons business locations can seek funding for agriculture, education, social services, arts, health, and community development programs. With a mission to enhance quality of life, The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation provides support for events and programs that strengthen local communities.

Greater Toledo Community Foundation

Greater Toledo Community Foundation transforms generosity into lasting impact. With over $510 million in assets across 1,000+ funds, we've granted more than $370 million to strengthen education, health, arts, and social services throughout our region.

We connect donors with causes they care about while bringing together leaders, organizations, and resources to tackle our community's biggest challenges. What began with Walter E. Terhune's vision in the 1920s continues today as we help individuals, families, and businesses create positive change that will benefit our region for generations.

Healthy Aging Fund

The Community Foundation is funding programs that help older adults (60+) stay healthy, connected and independent.

This initiative follows the Ohio Department of Aging's State Plan, shaped with input from the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio. Priorities of the plan include cognitive health, chronic disease reduction, mental health, social inclusion, and nutrition access, plus engagement opportunities, physical activity, and preventive screenings. The plan is built on research and input from content-area experts.

The Foundation’s Focus

The Healthy Aging Fund is seeking proposals aligned with the State Plan and the Community Foundation's place-based priorities: programs that promote physical and mental health, reduce social isolation and strengthen community connections for older adults.

The Community Foundation seeks to identify collaborative approaches that work well enough to scale. This is a chance for northwest Ohio providers to test new approaches and collaborations: the kind with real potential to increase impact for participants and move the needle on broader community goals.

Funding Priorities

• Multiple partners with complementary expertise, prioritizing diversity of resources across agencies
• Programs delivered through or including senior centers, community centers or long-term care facilities
• Diverse programming that reaches more participants
• Accommodations for specific needs — memory care, vision loss, etc.
• An educational component

The Community Foundation is seeking cross-agency partnerships that expand access to diverse programming and have real potential to scale. Available for projects up to two years. See more in the Grant Guidelines. 

Great Lakes tribes or their designees working on aquatic invasive species management in or near Wyandot County, Ohio can seek US $20,000 - US $100,000 to develop or implement Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports prevention, early detection, rapid response, outreach, inspections, and enforcement that protect the Great Lakes basin.

Nonprofits, researchers, and educators conducting Michigan plant research, habitat projects, or botanical education in Wyandot County, Ohio and the broader Great Lakes region can seek US $100 - US $1,500 for focused work. Michigan Botanical Foundation supports studies of native flora, invasive species, restoration, public education initiatives, and student participation in botanical conferences.

Spectrum Digital Education Grants support nonprofit organizations in educating communities about broadband benefits and usage. These grants aim to bridge the digital divide, particularly for seniors and those with disabilities or ethnically diverse backgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate community partnership, address specific needs, and provide measurable impact metrics. With a focus on financial feasibility and meaningful outcomes, this initiative ensures that underrepresented urban and rural communities gain access to essential digital resources, fostering long-term improvement in their lives.

Wyandot County, Ohio nonprofits and public entities running food access, hunger relief, or nutrition education programs can access funding through Bayer Fund to expand or strengthen services. Eligible, established 501(c)(3) organizations and government units in legacy-Monsanto communities may be invited to apply for comprehensive, behavior-changing food security and healthy eating initiatives serving underserved families and young children.

Great Lakes states or their designees implementing approved Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans can apply for US $100,000 - US $600,000 to support invasive species control and fish and wildlife conservation, including work in Wyandot County, Ohio. Grants from US Department of the Interior: Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are awarded competitively under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Nonprofit organizations and educational or scientific groups working on marine safety, cruising, or conservation in Wyandot County, Ohio may be eligible for Great Lakes Foundation support. Funding can assist projects that protect Great Lakes wilderness cruising areas, preserve freshwater and marine environments, or provide safety education, publications, seminars, and related research benefiting the region.

Grants from Toledo Community Foundation help Wyandot County, Ohio schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits cover transportation for field trips to Toledo Mud Hens baseball or Toledo Walleye hockey games, with awards of US $100 - US $1,000. Funding must be used for school or charter buses or vans serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan participants.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government units in Wyandot County, Ohio can seek funding for educational, cultural, health, social service, recreational, and economic development projects, with awards from US $200 - US $4,000. With a mission to serve local residents, Community Foundation of Wyandot County prioritizes new, broadly beneficial projects and school initiatives with wide impact.

Nonprofit or research organizations conducting fisheries and ecosystem research in Wyandot County, Ohio can access funding through the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust. Grants up to US $1,300,000 support hypothesis-driven ecological and biological studies, tools, and capacity-building that inform fishery management and promote resilient, self-sustaining fish populations.

Wyandot County, Ohio environmental nonprofits and other organizations working on Great Lakes ecosystem health can access funding through the Great Lakes Protection Fund for projects delivering measurable, regionally significant ecological improvements. Eligible teams may include nonprofits, universities, government agencies, businesses, and individuals worldwide, as long as projects produce real, science-based benefits for the Great Lakes basin.

 About NPCF

The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) began in December 2000 when nine concerned citizens from Virginia’s Piedmont region were searching for solutions to the charitable needs in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties. With modest beginnings, our funds have grown to over $39 million in support of local charities, scholarships and community need in our northern Piedmont region.

NPCF manages a wide variety of funds established by local individuals, families, businesses, or charitable institutions. Through our investment strategies, the returns from these funds are put back into the community through grant cycles, and scholarships, along with the personal causes the fund holder holds dear. 

On the nonprofit side, the staff at NPCF is committed to building deep bonds with our region’s nonprofits, educating and supporting them in their health as businesses and their resilience in their missions of supporting our most vulnerable. 

We believe that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. By working on both sides of the equation — growing our citizens’ resources while maximizing local nonprofits’ use of those resources — NPCF is ensuring that each link in the chain is healthy, strong, and contributing to the wellness of the Northern Piedmont community. 

Scholarships

Northern Piedmont Community Foundation manages the scholarship application process for dozens of scholarships for students in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties (as well as a handful serving students from surrounding counties too). 

St. Luke’s Foundation Scholarship Fund (Universal Application)

The St. Luke’s Foundation Scholarship is open to seniors who are residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, or Rappahannock counties, and are alumni of any private school in Culpeper County, although priority is given to St. Luke’s alumni. The qualifying candidate should possess a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate good academic standing, have community service experience and possess an academic record that displays leadership and initiative. Up to three scholarships are available for $1,000 – $2,000 depending on GPA. This award is renewable for all four years provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 and submits transcripts annually to NPCF

The Sallie Morgan Behavioral Health Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in behavioral health. Open to high school graduates or current students in accredited mental health programs from Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties, the scholarship awards $1,000 to candidates demonstrating academic excellence, community service, leadership, and financial need. This initiative aims to foster future professionals in the vital field of mental health.

The Rodgers Family Civil Engineering Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Fauquier County pursuing civil engineering degrees. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, initiative, motivation, and leadership qualities. With a history of over $39 million in community support since 2000, this scholarship exemplifies the Foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities. Award amounts may vary and are renewable, making it a valuable resource for aspiring engineers in the region.

North Central Zone Covering Jefferson and Lewis Counties "Retired Educators Helping Future Educators" In Partnership with The Northern New York Community Foundation

Scholarship Awards for 2026

Three $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded by the North Central Zone of the Retired Educators of New York (RENY) and the Northern New York Community Foundation (NNYCF) for students residing in Jefferson and/or Lewis Counties - These are a onetime award to help students get started with their college education

Any high school senior pursuing a career in the teaching profession is eligible

• You must be a 2025-2026 high school senior
• You must be accepted into a college program starting in the Fall of 2026

The Martha Mae Giles Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports graduating high school students from Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties who plan to attend college. This renewable scholarship honors Martha Mae Giles and prioritizes applicants who are members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, although it is open to all students. The foundation has grown substantially since 2000, emphasizing community support and educational opportunities.

The Rodgers Family Agricultural Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Fauquier County pursuing degrees in agricultural fields at accredited institutions. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, initiative, motivation, and leadership. This scholarship not only offers financial assistance but also presents opportunities for renewal, fostering academic growth and community involvement among students dedicated to agriculture in the region.

The Rodger H. Baker Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Fauquier County Public Schools pursuing health careers at 2- or 4-year institutions. Ideal candidates excel academically, demonstrate leadership, have community service experience, and show commitment to their field of study. Financial need is considered, with preference given to nursing students, although all health disciplines are welcome. This scholarship reflects the Foundation's dedication to enhancing local educational opportunities.

The Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship, managed by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, supports students from Madison and Culpeper County public high schools. It is awarded to high school graduates or current college students pursuing an Arts Major, defined as visual arts, music, theater, or culinary arts. Emphasizing academic merit and financial need, this scholarship honors the legacy of Lynne Goldsborough Yowell, a dedicated community advocate.