Batavia, Ohio – In an effort to foster activities that promote improved mental health and prevent addiction, or the harm associated with addiction, the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board is has announced an opportunity for funding.

The Board is looking for innovative projects that will positively affect mental health and/or prevent addiction, or harm associated with addiction, for any age group.

Up to $30,000 is available for programs serving Clermont County residents. The maximum funding per project is $3,000. The grant period is July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Any organized group in Clermont County – with the exception of the contract agencies of the Mental Health and Recovery Board – can apply for funding. Previously funded applicants are eligible to reapply. Applicants must have a financial structure in place to account for the awarded funds. Funds may not be used to cover ongoing operating expenses or to purchase equipment such as iPads, iPods, tablets, or other electronic items. The funds can be used for materials, supplies, and/or food for activities planned.

To apply, submit a brief proposal that includes:

• Name
• Address
• Email address
• Phone number of the contact person
• Description of the activity/purpose for which the grant will be used
• Explanation of how the activity will promote positive mental health and/or prevent addiction
• Description of what activity the mini grant will fund if used with other monies
• Date(s) of activity
• Amount of the funding request

Note: Any prevention activities must be evidence-based in order to be eligible for funding.

For additional information, such as a budget template and scoring criteria, please email Cindy Knoblauch at cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org.

Proposals must be submitted no later than Friday, May 16, 2025.

Send applications by USPS or email to Mini Grant Project, c/o Cindy Knoblauch.

Mailing address:

Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board

2337 Clermont Center Drive, Batavia, OH 45103

Email address: cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org

In 2024, the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board funded a total of fourteen (14) mini grants to nine (9) separate organizations. Seven (7) schools in Clermont County received grants that assisted in initiating activities that helped children stay drug-free, established mentoring programs, or promoted mental health well-being. In addition, grants were awarded to other agencies providing services directed to community members, such as Bluebird Bus of Hope and St. Vincent de Paul.

Any group receiving funding is required to submit a report to the Mental Health and Recovery Board on its efforts and resulting outcomes following completion of the activity. A final accounting of expenditures and receipts must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the activity. All unused funds must be returned to the Mental Health and Recovery Board.

It is possible that mini grants may not be available in the future or that a project funded once may not receive funds a second time, so mini grants should be viewed as one-time only funds.

For questions about applying for these grants, call the Clermont County Mental Health and Recovery Board at (513)732-5400 or email Cindy Knoblauch at cknoblauch@ccmhrb.org.