About Us
Franklin County is committed to improving the lives of every resident, everyday. Through collaboration and in partnership with non-profit organizations, local vendors, business owners, and national, state, and local governments, we strive to ensure that County agencies provide services efficiently and effectively. Equally important, the Commissioners partner directly with community agencies that seek to create well-paying jobs for residents and economic development opportunities for businesses, embrace racial equity, further the community's access to affordable healthcare, stabilize families and children and protect the environment. Community Partnerships directly supports community agencies through its grant program.
The Board of Commissioners’ Community Partnership Grants are awarded via a competitive process to support local community-based organizations that serve County residents. To qualify for funding, the applicant organization must have attained 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the IRS. Additionally, proposals must demonstrate how effectively and efficiently the initiative or program will address the Board of Commissioners
core principles and
Rise Together Poverty Blueprint action steps and goals.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners strives to respond to changing conditions in the community by offering grant funding in addition to the opportunities listed above when the need arises.