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NCCF Announces Awards

The Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) recently made one award in its most recent funding round.

• Lutheran Social Services will be receiving a $500 grant to purchase food for its Caldwell Food Pantry

With this grant, the NCCF has nowprovided funding for over 60 local projects totaling over $22,000. The NCCF continues to offer two rounds of funding annually for small local projects not exceeding $500 per project. The next round of funding is due August 10, 2021. Information on the grant program and other items is available on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org
In other NCCF news, Judy McMullen and Shawn Ray were re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair of the NCCF for 2021. Other board members include: Andrea Seder, Joy Flood, Sherri Starr, Mike Buckey, John Cline, Don Ullmann, and Jim Warren.
The NCCF’s 2020 annual report has been posted on the foundation’s webpage. For additional information on the NCCF visit the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org or contact NCCF Secretary, Mike Lloyd at 740-483-1602 or at mlloyd@nccfohio.org

Applications open for NCCF Scholarship and Winter Funding Round

Applications are now being accepted for the NCCF Scholarship and for the regular winter round of funding. Applications can be found on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org
The NCCF is now ready to begin to make its thirteenth round of awards from the scholarship program. The NCCF will be awarding a minimum of two $1000 scholarships, one to a Shenandoah graduate and a second to a Caldwell graduate.
Although high school seniors will be eligible to apply, preference will be given to existing college students, including graduate/professional students.
All scholarship applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022
The NCCF is also accepting applications for its winter 2022 regular funding round. Up to $1000 will be awarded in this round with no single project receiving more than $500.Regular funding round applications are also due by 4:30 pm Thursday, February 10, 2022.
All applications can be submitted electronically or hard copies can be returned to the Noble County Extension office at 46049 Marietta Road, Suite 2, Caldwell, OH 43724
For information on the NCCF, including various gifting options, and grant request forms, go to the NCCF’s web site at www.nccfohio.org or call Mike Lloyd at 740-483-1602 or at mlloyd@nccfohio.org

2021 NCCF Scholarships Announced

The 2021Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) Scholarships have been awarded.
Raegan Feldner, this year’s NCCF’s scholarship winner from Shenandoah. She plans on attending The Ohio State University and will major in Agriscience Education.
This year’s NCCF scholarship winner from Caldwell High School, Cloe Siddle, will attend Ohio University and will major in Strategic Leadership and Management and Business Analytics.Both scholarship recipients will be receiving a $1000 scholarship.
2021 marks the 58th and 59th scholarships granted by the NCCF and its predecessor funds. These scholarships now exceed $36,000.
The NCCF will be opening applications for the 2021/22scholarships in November. Applications will be available on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org. Deadline for next year’s applications will be February 10, 2022. A complete listing of previous scholarship winners is also available on the website.

NCCF Announces Awards.

The Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) recently made one award in its most recent funding round. 

• Lutheran Social Services will be receiving a $500 grant to purchase food for its Caldwell Food Pantry

With this grant, the NCCF has nowprovided funding for over 60 local projects totaling over $22,000. The NCCF continues to offer two rounds of funding annually for small local projects not exceeding $500 per project. The next round of funding is due August 10, 2021. Information on the grant program and other items is available on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org
In other NCCF news, Judy McMullen and Shawn Ray were re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair of the NCCF for 2021. Other board members include: Andrea Seder, Joy Flood, Sherri Starr, Mike Buckey, John Cline, Don Ullmann, and Jim Warren.
The NCCF’s 2020 annual report has been posted on the foundation’s webpage.
For additional information on the NCCF visit the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org or contact NCCF Secretary, Mike Lloyd at 740-483-1602 or at mlloyd@nccfohio.org

2020 NCCF and Interim Health Scholarships Announced

The 2020 Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) and Interim Health Scholarships have been awarded.
Trysten Smith, this year’s NCCF’s scholarship winner from Shenandoah. She will be attending Waynesburg University and is majoring in Secondary Education, Mathematics
This year’s NCCF scholarship winner from Caldwell High School, Bailey Miller, is attending Muskingum University and is majoring in Conservation Science. Her goal is to become a wildlife biologist. Both Trysten and Bailey are receiving a $1000 scholarship.
Leslie Pfeffer, the winner of the 2020 Interim Health Care Scholarship awarded by the Noble County Community Foundation from Caldwell High school is attending Ohio University Zanesville where she will be majoring in Nursing and hopes to become a pediatric nurse.
The 2020 Interim Health Care Scholarship from Shenandoah High school is Emily Smith. She is attending the Ohio State University School of Optometry. Emily hopes to return to SE Ohio after graduation and practice in a high need area. The Interim Health Scholarships are valued at $500 each.
2020 marks the 56th and 57th scholarships granted by the NCCF and its predecessor funds. These scholarships now exceed $34,000. This was the fourth year for the Interim Health scholarship. Interim Health has annually provided funds for two $500 scholarship to Noble County HS graduates majoring in a health related field.
The NCCF will be opening applications for the 2020/21 scholarships in November. Applications will be available on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org. Deadline for next year’s applications will be February 10, 2021.

Noble County Community Foundation Announces 2020 Awards.

The Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) its 2020 awards. Seven local organizations will each be receiving $500 each for upcoming projects.
Winter 2020 winners include:

• Lutheran Social Services will be receiving a grant to purchase food for its Caldwell Food Pantry
• The Noble County Historical Society to assist in a renovation project of the stage area of the barn at the Ball Caldwell House, and
• The Village of Caldwell to purchase new outdoor decorations for the Village’s annual holiday display

Summer 2020 winners include:

• HARP Mission will use its funds to purchase materials to renovate a home for a low income senior
• The Noble County Health Department will be targeting heart health and obesity and will use their funds to their 2021 Summer Community Walking Challenge and annual 5K walk/run
• The Noble County Historical Society will use their award to manage/remove diseased trees at the Ball Caldwell House, and
• Caldwell United Methodist Church Missions Team will use the NCCF fund to support the Backpack program for hunger at risk on weekends

With these seven grants, the NCCF has nowprovided funding for nearly70 local projects totaling nearly $25,000. The NCCF continues to offer two rounds of funding annually for small local projects not exceeding $500 per project. The next round of funding will be due February 10, 2021. Information on the grant program and other items is available on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org
Winners of the NCCF and Interim Health Scholarships have been chosen and will be announced later.
In other NCCF news, Judy McMullen and Shawn Ray were re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair of the NCCF for 2020. Other board members include Andrea Seder, Joy Flood, Sherri Starr, Mike Buckey, John Cline, Don Ullmann, and Jim Warren.
The NCCF’s 2019 annual report will soon be posted on the foundation’s webpage.
For additional information on the NCCF visit the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org or contact NCCF Secretary, Mike Lloyd at 740-483-1602 or at mlloyd@nccfohio.org

Applications Open for NCCF Scholarships and Winter 2020 Funding Round

Applications are now being accepted for the NCCF Scholarships and for the regular winter round of funding. Applications can be found on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org .
The NCCF is now ready to begin to make its eleventh round of awards from the scholarship program. The NCCF will be awarding two $1000 scholarships, one to a Shenandoah graduate and a second to a Caldwell graduate.
Although high school seniors will be eligible to apply, preference will be given to existing college students, including graduate/professional students.
In addition, the NCCF will also have available two $500 scholarships sponsored by Interim Health to students majoring in a health related field. These also are awarded to a graduate of each Noble Co. high school with the same eligibility requirements as the NCCF scholarships.
All scholarship applications are due by 4:30 p.m on Monday, February 10, 2020.
The NCCF is also accepting applications for its winter 2020 regular funding round. Up to $1000 will be awarded in this round with no single project receiving more than $500.Regular funding round applications are also due by 4:30 pm Monday, February 10, 2020.
All applications can be submitted electronically or hard copies can be returned to the Noble County Extension office at 46049 Marietta Road, Suite 2, Caldwell, OH 43724.
For information on the NCCF, including various gifting options, and grant request forms, go to the NCCF’s web site at www.nccfohio.org or call Mike Lloyd at 740-483-1602 or at mlloyd@nccfohio.org.

2019 NCCF and Interim Health Scholarships Announced

The 2019 Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) and Interim Health Scholarships were announced at this spring’s awards assemblies at Shenandoah and Caldwell High Schools.
Makayla Feldner, this year’s NCCF’s scholarship winner from Shenandoah. She plans on attending The Ohio State University and to major in animal sciences with a long term goal of becoming a veterinarian.
This year’s NCCF scholarship winner from Caldwell High School, Sarah Reed, is working on her master’s degree with an ultimate goal of a PhD at Ohio University. Since her high school years she has worked in the mental health care field and has worked with the Ohio Department of Mental Health since 2006. Both Makayla and Sarah will be receiving a $1000 scholarship.
Caileigh Moore, the winner of the 2019 Interim Health Care Scholarship awarded by the Noble County Community Foundation from Caldwell High school has been involved in 4-H for 9 years and has served in a variety of roles. She plans to pursue a biology degree at the Ohio State University and then to pursue a medical degree.
The 2019 Interim Health Care Scholarship from Shenandoah High school is Karci Feldner. While in High School she participated in basketball, volleyball, cross country track and FFA. She plans on pursuing a degree in dietetics and nutrition. The Interim Health Scholarships are valued at $500 each.
2019 marks the 54th and 55th scholarships granted by the NCCF and its predecessor funds. These scholarships now exceed $32,000. This was the third year for the Interim Health scholarship. Interim Health has provided funds for a $500 scholarship to Noble County HS graduates majoring in a health related field.
Applications for the 2019/20 scholarships should be available on the NCCF website www.nccfohio.org in November.

Noble County Community Foundation Announces Winter 2019 Awards.

The Noble County Community Foundation (NCCF) recently announced its winter 2019 awards. Two local organizations will each be receiving $500 for upcoming projects.

• Lutheran Social Services will be receiving a grant to purchase food for its Caldwell Food Pantry
• HARP (Helping Appalachian Rural Peoples) will receive funds for low income family home renovation projects

With these two grants, the NCCF has now provided funding for sixty-three projects totaling over $21,000. The NCCF continues to offer two rounds of funding annually for small local projects not exceeding $500 per project. The next round of funding will be due August 10, 2019. Information on the grant program and other items is available on the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org
Winners of the NCCF and Interim Health Scholarships have been chosen and will be announced in May at the spring awards assemblies at Caldwell and Shenandoah High schools.
In other NCCF news, Judy McMullen and Shawn Ray were re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair of the NCCF for 2019. Other board members include Andrea Seder, Joy Flood, Sherri Starr, Mike Buckey, John Cline, Don Ullmann, and Jim Warren.
The NCCF’s 2018 annual report will soon be posted on the foundation’s webpage.
For additional information on the NCCF visit the NCCF website at www.nccfohio.org or contact NCCF Secretary, Mike Lloyd at 740-483-1602 or at mlloyd@nccfohio.org