Enhancing the quality of life for all people of Osceola County.
Mission
The mission of Osceola County Community Foundation (OCCF) is to enhance the quality of life for all people of Osceola County. Since 1990, OCCF has been connecting generous community members with local needs. Through a collection of permanent endowments, OCCF addresses community needs by awarding grants in the areas of economic development and placemaking, poverty reduction and family well-being, educational attainment, and the preservation of our natural resources.
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You can also learn more about our work in our video.
Giving
Through the generosity of the community, OCCF has grown to more than $15.4 million in assets. Donors can contribute to the General Fund by making an unrestricted gift, which allows the most flexibility in supporting Osceola County. Donors can also establish funds to support a field of interest, scholarships, a specific organization, or a range of interests. No matter the type or size of your gift, OCCF can help you find a way to impact the community needs that are meaningful to you.
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Grants
Twice each year, OCCF is committed to making positive changes in Osceola County by awarding grants in the areas of economic development and placemaking, poverty reduction and family well-being, educational attainment, and the preservation of our natural resources.
The Osceola County Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committee (OYAC) also accepts grant applications for projects in the areas of mental health, basic necessities, addiction, and extracurricular activities.
To see our grantmaking guidelines, click here.
To see our OYAC grantmaking guidelines, click here.
To see a PDF of our latest grants awarded, click here and our latest OYAC grants awarded click here.
The deadlines to apply for grants are February 1 and September 1. The application deadline for the OYAC grant application is March 1. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are due by midnight on the next business day.
Apply now using the online grant application.
Online Grant Application
Scholarships
Multiple scholarships are offered each year to high school seniors and current college students from Osceola County. The online scholarship application is open from January 1 to March 1. Students should apply for scholarships with their senior class cohort, not their 13th year. Learn more about available scholarships and how to apply here. To apply, you will need the following information:
- Your cumulative GPA, class size, and class rank (class size and rank can be estimated)
- A list of your academic or extracurricular activities since ninth grade
- Your SAT score
- A 400-word essay addressing your goals, activities, accomplishments, and more (details can be found in the application)
- Your employment history
OCCF Board of Trustees
Ken Bollman, Chair
Tyler Thompson, Vice Chair
Susan Olds, Secretary
Flora Grundy, Member at large
Deb Gingrich
Lori Holmquist
Anthony Krellwitz
Pepper Lockhart
Danyel Prielipp
Jacob Stieg
