Licking County Foundation’s funds are limited in relation to the great number of worthwhile projects and organizations throughout our community. Below you'll find information about other local funders and resources that may be able to meet needs that fall outside our scope or capacity.

The John and Mary Alford Foundation

The John and Mary Alford Foundation was created and founded in 1996 by Ronald B. Alford and Barbara Alford Cantlin, the children of the late John and Mary Alford, to carry on the charitable and philanthropic giving activities of John and Mary Alford, with an emphasis on improving and enhancing the quality of life primarily in the Licking County Community through the support of educational, social, religious, and cultural programs.

To apply for a grant from the John and Mary Alford Foundation, please download the Grant Procedures and Guidelines and Application below.

The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust

The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust was established under the will of Cecil L. Mauger, a Newark businessman, to provide funds for charitable organizations. The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust accepts proposals from tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations serving Licking County throughout the year as part of a competitive grant making process. As a small, local foundation, The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust has limited resources and cannot respond favorably to all worthwhile causes.

Increasing the capacity of nonprofits to respond effectively to community needs is essential. In general, The Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust prefers funding: 

• Small-scale, specific capital needs
• Programmatic needs
• Projects that serve people

Please review the complete Cecil L. Mauger Charitable Trust Grant Guidelines prior to beginning your application.

To begin your application please visit the link here. Submitted applications will be considered for funding on a rolling basis. 

Foundation Directory Online

The Foundation Directory Online is a searchable, user-friendly database of nationwide grant opportunities. This database is available (free of charge) at the downtown Newark branch of the Licking County Library to help area nonprofits identify appropriate funders and develop targeted proposals. Call the Library at 740-349-5500 for more information about this valuable resource.