The Muskingum County Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in Muskingum County by distributing grants to local organizations through an annual competition. These grants support projects and organizations with a vision for the community's future, covering various sectors like education, arts, economic development, and more.
The grant program from the Muskingum County Community Foundation focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that serve Muskingum County. It encourages applications from a variety of groups including neighborhood groups, arts entities, social services, educational bodies, economic development committees, and youth organizations. The primary goal is to fund programs or projects that improve the community's quality of life, aligning with the foundation's Cornerstone focus areas: Economic Vitality, Arts and Culture, Education, and Wellness and Recreation. While projects directly impacting these Cornerstones are preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement. Funding is provided particularly through competitions, with a notable grant distribution in spring tied to proceeds from the foundation's Groundhog Event.