LANCASTER, Ohio — The Fairfield County Foundation has approved $224,890 in grant funding to 20 community organizations across Fairfield County as part of its second and final grant cycle for 2026.
The board approved the funding awards at a recent board meeting, benefiting a wide range of local initiatives—from food security and senior support services to historic preservation, team safety, and community arts.
“Local nonprofits are doing important, innovative work every day in our community, and our grants help advance that work,” said Amy Eyman, Chief Executive Officer of the Fairfield County Foundation. “We are proud to fund such a strong group of projects this cycle and look forward to seeing the positive ripple effect across Fairfield County.”
Cycle 2 Grant Recipients & Named Funds
The awards were made possible through numerous designated donor funds held at the Foundation:
George & Dollie L. Zimpfer Fund
American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation: Motorcycle Rider Safety and Community Support Building
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio: Support for Home Builds in Fairfield County
Pickerington Senior Center: Kitchen Remodel and Upgrade
The Senior Hub-Meals on Wheels Fairfield Co., Inc.: Elevator Purchase and Installation
James H. Bowen Fund
Berne Township Baseball Softball Organization: Team Safety Equipment and First Aid Kits
Richard L. Roundhouse Fund
Fairfield Center for Independence: Ramp and Home Modification Program
Robert A. Schatz Fund
Fairfield County Baseball Complex Association: Portable Mounds at Beavers Field
Pickerington Food Pantry: Pickerington Food Pantry Proteins Grant
Pink Ribbon Good: Free Healthy Meals and Rides to Cancer Treatment for Breast and Gynecological Cancer Patients in Fairfield County
Victory Hill Church: Stand-Up Freezer Replacement for Choice Pantry
Jerry & Janet Nauman Fund
Fairfield County Heritage Association: Historic Tree Preservation Project
Patricia A. Beam Fund
Foundation Shelters: Maintenance and Repair of Roof, Gutters, Siding Replacement, Security Lighting, and Walkway Drainage
Janet S. Crist Fund
Lancaster Handbell Ensemble: Program Music, Artist Fees, Community Outreach, and Miscellaneous Equipment
Wendel Family Fund
Lancaster Vineyard Church: Replacement of Sewer Line at Food Pantry Building
ProArteOHIO: Sing Lullaby: Choral Concert of Christmas Motets, Carols, and Holiday Favorites
Wagnalls Memorial Foundation: Theater Platform and Lighting Restoration
Ann Chess Fund
Millersport Community Theatre: Organizational Tools for Storage Shed
Hoyman Family Fine Arts Fund
Nostalgics Big Band: Purchase of a Portable Sound System
Alma S. Busby Fund
Ohio Genealogical Society, Fairfield County Chapter: Two New Desktop Computers
Salvation Army: Ergonomic Furniture for the Samaritan Center Adult Day Services
For more information about grant opportunities or applying for future funding cycles, visit the Fairfield County Foundation Applications Page.
