Holmes County Education & Community Foundation launches Community Grant Program

The Holmes County Education & Community Foundation announced the launch of its new Community Grant Program, designed to support local nonprofits and community organizations that are making a positive impact in Holmes County.

“We are thrilled to be able to introduce this new grant program," said Holley Johnson, executive director of HCECF. "Holmes County’s local nonprofits and charitable entities represent the heartbeat of our community. This grant program allows us to invest in these local organizations and help them expand their reach and impact.”

Application and eligibility guidelines will be available online at www.hcef.net/community-grants by Sept. 1. Completed applications are due back to HCECF by Oct. 1. Grant recipients will be announced by Nov. 30, with funding to begin shortly thereafter.

“What makes these grants especially meaningful is that they come from funds within our foundation created by donors who wanted to ensure their giving would continue to shape lives for generations," Johnson said.

Anyone interested in creating a fund at the foundation or giving to one of the established community funds can visit www.hcef.net/giving, email hjohnson@hcef.net or call 330-674-7303.