2022 grants available for Erie County

SANDUSKY — The Erie County Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2022. The community foundation encourages proposals for projects that collaborate among Erie County organizations, build organizational capacity, leverage additional resources, demonstrate sustainability and address community needs. The minimum grant awards are $1,000 with a general range of $1,000-$20,000 and are typically awarded for one year only. Grant projects must serve Erie County residents. The first round of grants is due Feb. 1, 2022, and the application can be found at eriefoundation.org/community-grants. In 2021, the Erie County Community Foundation awarded grant dollars totaling more than $285,000 to 48 organizations. Grants awarded sponsored projects like children's theater camps, purchasing food and hygiene products and transit research and planning. In its 26th year, the Erie County Community Foundation has awarded more than $7.5 million to organizations in Erie County. Grant cycles are hosted twice a year, with applications due Feb. 1 and Aug. 1. Organizations, grant seekers, and individuals wishing to leave a legacy in Erie County through charitable giving should visit eriefoundation.org or call 419-621-9690 for more information.