The Columbus Foundation today announced its Governing Committee has approved more than $1.75 million in grants to local arts and culture organizations. A total of 74 nonprofits will receive unrestricted operating support to help these organizations meet community needs and expand arts and cultural programming in Franklin County.

The Columbus Foundation’s Governing Committee approved a $500,000 grant to LifeCare Alliance to provide critical operating support, with a focus on its Meals-on-Wheels program, which serves more than 7,000 meals a day across five central Ohio counties.

The scholarship supports deserving students enrolled in bachelor's or master's degree program in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University who demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship award is for the benefit of an Edon High School (Ohio) senior who will be attending a technical, community, or four-year college or university degree program as a full-time student. The scholarship award will be used for tuition, fees, and books.

This scholarship was created to defray the educational expenses of a college or university for a Vinton County High School student.

This fund is established in the memory of William Nicholas Childers, an outstanding student-athlete at Liberty Union High School in Baltimore, Ohio. It provides scholarship support for a graduating student-athlete from Liberty Union High School.

Longtime Logan residents Leon and Lillian Eichel established this fund to provide scholarships to Logan Senior High School graduates who are pursuing higher education at an accredited institution. The Eichels hoped to provide students with scholarships and wished to give consideration to “late bloomers” who didn’t recognize their academic capabilities until the final two years of school. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic potential, academic achievement, character, financial need, school activities, and community services. Mr. Eichel died in November 1994, followed by Mrs. Eichel in July 1997.

The scholarship offers opportunities to student members and the relatives of members of the Water Management Association of Ohio (WMAO).

Mr. Howard E. Collins established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Eleanor Griffin Collins. Mrs. Collins was active for many years at Centenary United Methodist Church. Her service to the church included membership in the Wesleyan Service Guild, Love Circle and Sunday School. Mrs. Collins graduated from East High School and studied Business at Franklin University. She served as Street Captain for the Alum Crest Acres Association.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. There are more than 8,000 clubs worldwide, in 80+ countries. Kiwanis Club of Columbus was founded in 1916, and is the fifth oldest club. We are an engaging, vibrant group of volunteers involved in hands-on projects right here in downtown Columbus. Our Kiwanis Club encourages camaraderie and fellowship through weekly luncheon meetings, featuring world-class speakers tackling timely topics. In addition, the Kiwanis Club of Columbus provides a wide range of opportunities to volunteer time and talent to make a difference in our community.