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2025 Adult Scholarship Applications Due July 11
The Coshocton Foundation has announced its 2025 scholarship program for adult, “non-traditional” students. Foundation Executive Director Bob Pell explained that the Coshocton Foundation awards more than 100 scholarships each year, most of which are designated for graduating high school seniors. In recent years, more adults are returning to...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due May 23rd
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the second meeting of the Coshocton Foundation's Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2025 is May 23, 2025. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration by the...
Distribution Committee Welcomes New Members
The Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee is welcoming two new members. Brooke Bigrigg and Emily Marrison were appointed effective April 1, 2025, for 5-year terms ending March 31, 2030. Bigrigg, appointed by Coshocton County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Jason W. Given, has taken Kathy Gwinn’s seat on the committee. A New Concord...
Get Ready for Summer and Camp Invention
This summer in Coshocton County, nearly 260 local students will have the opportunity to attend the Camp Invention® program through the commitment of the area’s many community leaders. Through area organizations’ 2025 financial support, local students will attend Camp Invention this year at three regional locations: Coshocton Elementary School,...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due December 13th
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the first meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2025 is December 13, 2024. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration by...
Groundbreaking for GentleBrook’s The HomeStead: Coshocton Foundation Grants $4 million to Project
The Coshocton Foundation is supporting a new local senior living community by providing $4 million in funding. Read more about the project HERE in the September 26th, 2024 edition of The Beacon.
2024 Adult Scholarships Awarded
The winners of the 2024 adult or “non-traditional student” scholarships have been announced by the Coshocton Foundation. Payton Holdsworth was named the winner of the $2,000 Jones Metal Products Adult Legacy Scholarship for Coshocton County residents attending Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). Payton is attending COTC’s Coshocton Campus...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due August 16, 2024
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the third and final meeting of the Coshocton Foundation's Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2024 is August 16, 2024. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for...
2024: Another Successful Year for Camp Invention
More than 240 students participated in Camp Invention in all three school districts in Coshocton County this summer - thanks, in part, to support from these funds at the Coshocton Foundation: - The Blessings Fund - Edwin F. Mulligan Endowment Fund - Simpson Family Donor Advised Fund - Pierce Family Fund - Ralph D. & Judy P. Wisenburg Fund...
2024 Adult Scholarship Application Deadline: July 19
The Coshocton Foundation has announced its 2024 scholarships for adult, “non-traditional” students. Foundation executive director Bob Pell explained that the Coshocton Foundation awards more than 100 scholarships each year, most of which are designated for graduating high school seniors. In recent years, more adults are...
Gearing Up for Summertime with Camp Invention
Coshocton County is gearing up for the return of Camp Invention this summer! This program, for grades K-6, is an exciting chance to introduce your young innovator to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts as they build confidence and form friendships. Kids will team up to take on exciting real-world challenges, dive into...
2024 Larry Robinson Memorial Tournament
The 2nd Annual Larry Robinson Memorial Tournament is June 7th-9th, 2024. There are 76 baseball teams signed up to play throughout the weekend on fields at Lake Park, Kids America, Garaway and River View high schools, and Muskingum University. Larry’s brother Gary, and his wife Cindy, will be in town for the tournament and Gary will be...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due May 31st
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the second meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2024 is May 31, 2024. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration by the...
Distribution Committee Welcomes Heather Rainwater
Heather Rainwater has been named to the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee, replacing Christy Gauerke, who recently completed a five-year term. Gauerke had served as committee chair the past two years. Rainwater has been with McWane Ductile since 2006, holding various roles in the environmental and safety divisions before becoming the...
Camp Invention Returning to Coshocton County in 2024
The Coshocton Foundation is proud to help bring Camp Invention back to Coshocton County this summer! Camp Invention is designed to help students create, collaborate and gain confidence through building prototypes and solving real-world problems. This nationally accredited, standards-aligned STEM summer camp program is informed by the insights of...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due in December
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the first meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2024 is December 15, 2023. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration by...
2023 Adult Scholarship Winners Announced
The winners of three adult or “non-traditional student” scholarships have been announced by the Coshocton Foundation. Leah Weimer was named the winner of the Jones Metal Products Company Adult Legacy Scholarship for Coshocton County residents attending Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) in the amount of $2,000. Leah is attending COTC’s...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due August 18th
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the final meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2023 is August 18, 2023. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration by...
Adult Scholarship Application Deadline July 7th
The Coshocton Foundation has announced its 2023 scholarships for adult, “non-traditional” students. The Foundation awards more than 100 scholarships each year, most of which are designated for graduating high school seniors. In recent years, more adults are returning to college and many have expressed a need for financial help. The Foundation...
May 12 Deadline Set for Unrestricted Grant Applications
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the second meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2023 is Friday, May 12, 2023. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for consideration...
CCYL Students Present “Pay It Forward” Projects
The Coshocton County Youth Leadership (CCYL) Class of 2023 recently presented their "Pay It Forward" projects. You can watch their presentations here: https://youtube.com/live/wXc6Ch8_4lc Coshocton County high school students are selected for the CCYL program each year. Students apply in the winter of their sophomore year to participate during...
December Deadline Set for Unrestricted Grant Applications
Deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the first meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2023 is Thursday, December 29, 2022. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for...
Unrestricted Grant Applications Due August 26th
The deadline for Unrestricted Grant applications for the final meeting of the Coshocton Foundation’s Distribution Committee for Fiscal Year 2022 is Friday, August 26, 2022. In addition to schools, churches and government agencies, community organizations with a current 501(c)(3) non-profit designation may submit grant applications for...
2022 Adult Scholarship Winners Announced
Winners of all five adult or “non-traditional student” scholarships for 2022 now have been announced by the Coshocton Foundation. Taylar Parks was named winner of the Jones Metal Products Company Adult Legacy Scholarship. Parks, a West Lafayette resident, was awarded the $2,000 scholarship for Coshocton County residents attending Central Ohio...
Jones Metal Adult Scholarship Applications: Deadline Extended to August 1, 2022
The application deadline has been extended until August 1, 2022, for the $2,000 Jones Metal Products Adult Legacy Scholarship for Coshocton County residents attending Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). This award is offered through the Coshocton Foundation. Students should use the Jones Metal guidelines and application available online (click...