Mercer County Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Mercer County, Ohio may be eligible for this funding; priority is given to organizations led by a person of color. With a mission to create equitable, lasting community change, US Bancorp Foundation supports work, home, and play initiatives in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Mercer County Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Mercer County, Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Eligible organizations must focus on youth, child welfare, or related human services in communities where Costco operates and demonstrate measurable outcomes, community collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Innovation Grants in Mercer County
501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least one year of status and innovative approaches to social problems can apply for invitation-only Creag Foundation grants, including those in Mercer County, Ohio. Funding supports new ways to address issues in human and social services, health, environment, literacy, community development, public safety, arts, and animal welfare.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Mercer County, Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth’s health, education, development, or welfare can access funding through Dan Paul Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Programs may include early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, clean air and water, or youth-focused scholarships and scientific initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Early-Stage Impact Grants
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations with scalable social or environmental solutions can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 over three years for capacity, capital, and community. Organizations in Mercer County, Ohio working to benefit underserved populations across DRK’s priority geographies may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Grants from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle major social challenges can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, offering up to US $100,000 for innovative programs worldwide, including Mercer County, Ohio. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities advance crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, and climate resilience initiatives.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Funding from State Farm
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, volunteer fire companies, educational institutions, and government programs in Mercer County, Ohio can seek support for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Focus areas include auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, neighborhood revitalization, food insecurity, financial literacy, and K-16 education and career pathways, funded by State Farm Companies Foundation.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, sciences, or arts education programs may be eligible for more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations, including those serving Mercer County, Ohio, engage youth, nurture artistic talent, and deliver impactful STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Mercer County
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations doing health, education, or community work in Mercer County, Ohio can apply for grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. With a mission to expand equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding to U.S.-based charities and equivalent organizations in these priority areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits and social enterprises serving children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling, including work benefiting Mercer County, Ohio. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds organizations in the U.S., India, and South Africa that improve outcomes for urban low-income communities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Early Education and Community Development Funding from PNC Foundation
Mercer County, Ohio 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on early childhood education or community economic development can seek support for programs serving low- and moderate-income children and families. Focused on education and neighborhood revitalization, PNC Foundation invites organizations in PNC service areas to propose initiatives in early learning, affordable housing, small business support, arts, or essential community services.
PNC Foundation
Mercer County Health Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Mercer County, Ohio may be eligible for Semnani Family Foundation support for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation funds programs worldwide, including in the U.S., that address healthcare access, disease, child and women’s health, literacy, and disaster relief, offering potential support for qualifying Mercer County initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Mercer County Human Services Funding via Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, Gupta Family Foundation provides support to smaller organizations worldwide, which may include Mercer County, Ohio 501(c)(3)s meeting its criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Mercer County Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Mercer County, Ohio with programs in areas like children and families, education, poverty relief, health, or disaster relief may be eligible for support. Robinson Foundation supports these Southern U.S. efforts by prioritizing fiscally responsible organizations where single-year grants will have tangible, meaningful impact and demonstrate clear results.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Mercer County Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Mercer County, Ohio may be eligible for this funding. Focused on broad social and environmental impact, the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation invites qualifying charities to seek support for initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Youth and Basic Needs Grants
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services in Mercer County, Ohio may be eligible for grants if located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Grants from TJX Foundation help U.S. nonprofits serving vulnerable families and children through an LOI and invitation-only application process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can receive funding for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Project Lead The Way prioritizes schools serving students with economic need and supports at least two PLTW Engineering courses over the 2027–2029 academic years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding existing PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation-supported grants, awarding US $10,000 for program growth. Funds may cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs, which may benefit nearby Ohio schools serving students in need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Mercer County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing PLTW Gateway or PLTW Engineering can receive US $20,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Grants from Project Lead The Way help K–12 STEM programs in select U.S. counties; while Mercer County, Ohio schools are outside the listed areas, nearby Ohio districts may be eligible.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs in select U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s support; awards US $10,000 for program expansion costs. Funding may cover PLTW fees, required equipment, devices, and teacher core training, which could benefit Mercer County, Ohio–area districts with eligible campuses elsewhere.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing PLTW STEM programs in select U.S. counties can use this grant for PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training, with awards of US $15,000. Project Lead The Way and the Lam Foundation prioritize schools serving students with demonstrated economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Ohio
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW STEM programs in select U.S. counties can use this grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Grants from Project Lead The Way help schools, including those near Mercer County, Ohio, grow PLTW Launch, Gateway, or Engineering offerings, with priority for higher economic-need students.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in Mercer County
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Focused on community-serving programs, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation invites Mercer County, Ohio nonprofits to request US $1,000 - US $20,000 for projects where modest funding can have a big impact. Eligible U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for arts, education, health, environmental, youth, senior, disability, and other community initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Immigrant Scholarship Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Mercer County, Ohio immigrant and refugee high school seniors seeking higher education scholarships can access funding through The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region. Awards of US $1,000 support foreign-born graduating seniors with financial need, and scholarships may be renewed annually with reapplication and consideration alongside new applicants.
The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Mercer County
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides Mercer County, Ohio nonprofits with project, general operating, and capital support for community-benefit programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations near O’Reilly Auto Parts locations working on economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mercer County Scholarship Funding via R A Bowen Trust
Applications due May 1, 2027
Students pursuing undergraduate education who live in specified central Georgia counties or plan to attend college in Macon can apply for the R A Bowen Trust Scholarship. Grants from R A Bowen Trust help Mercer County, Ohio nonprofits identify scholarship support models, though this award itself is for individual students, renewable for up to four years.
R A Bowen Trust
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families through education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental programs in Mercer County, Ohio may be eligible for US $30,000 - US $350,000 grants. Focused on youth development and community impact, Chick Fil A Foundation invites applications to its True Inspiration Awards from U.S. and select international charities.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc