Ribbon cutting celebration planned for April 2 The new Heart of Ohio Playground at Memorial Park in Centerburg features accessible surfacing and equipment designed for a range of ages and abilities. The Knox County Foundation is proud to celebrate the opening of the new Heart of Ohio Playground at Memorial Park in Centerburg, made possible…
Historic awards include two $300,000 grants and the launch of a new summer youth enrichment initiative MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation Board of Directors approved $1,087,800 in competitive grant funding to 16 nonprofit organizations at its February 11, 2026, board meeting. This year’s cycle saw a record number of applications and a total…
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation is accepting applications for its Youth Philanthropy Internship Program (YPI), a paid summer opportunity that connects college students with Knox County nonprofits while building valuable professional and leadership skills. The eight-week program invites students entering their junior or senior year in the fall of 2026 to Knox County for the summer…
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. These scholarships are available to high school seniors, current college students, and adults pursuing associate, bachelor, or certain doctoral degrees. The Universal Scholarship Application can be accessed online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The submission deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026, at…
MOUNT VERNON — Two pop-up food pantries in November offered a taste of goodwill and hope for Knox County families and volunteers. When the Sept. 30 government shutdown dragged into mid-October, Knox County SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients risked losing their November benefits. Knox County SNAP recipients risk losing benefits starting Nov. 1 by Cheryl…
MOUNT VERNON — Four local organizations will receive a total of $100,000 to support programs that help heal children and families affected by addiction. Knox County commissioners awarded TouchPointe Community Resources, Knox Public Health, Knox County Head Start and the Knox Health Planning Partnership $25,000 each. The money comes from Knox County’s share of the opioid…
MOUNT VERNON– Knox County Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved updates to the foundation’s Guidelines for Grantmaking to better support local nonprofits and ensure a more efficient, accessible grantmaking process. These updates will take effect with the 2026 grant cycles, offering more precise guidance for applicants and stronger alignment with community priorities. All applicants for the foundation’s small and…
Harvesting Connection: Knox Network of NonprofitsDate: 11/13/2025Time: 02:00 pm-03:30 pmLocation: Knox Memorial Ballroom, 112 East High Street, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon, OH 43050Organizer: Knox Network of NonprofitsCost: FreeContact and more info:[email protected]://www.knox.net/ About the event: Knox Network of Nonprofits (KNN), a collaboration between Knox County Foundation, local nonprofitleaders, and the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County presents the final…
MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Career Center (KCCC) experienced vandalism in the Children’s Garden over the past two summers. These acts of vandalism prompted KCCC to pursue more extensive security measures to keep the Children’s Garden open. The school applied for grants to fund the security measures. It received $7,000 from the Knox County…
MOUNT VERNON — Experience Mount Vernon invites the community to kick off the fall season at the 5th Annual Johnny Appleseed Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. on East Ohio Avenue between South Main Street and South Gay Street. Presented by the Peoples Bank of Gambier, this family-friendly event brings…