Welcome to the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Message from Governor Ted Strickland
The story of the Good Samaritan is a good illustration of how one must define the term "neighbor" and explains the need for us to act with compassion and mercy towards others.

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Learn more about an initiative to bring people together around some of the most pressing challenges of our time.  Click here.

  

Welcome

In the Ohio Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, we know that more can be done when we work together. To this end, we serve as a catalyst for effective public-private partnerships in an effort to improve lives and strengthen communities. Our office works to promote these partnerships and to remove barriers for faith-based and community organizations and nonprofits seeking to access funding and training opportunities.

On our Web site, you will find current funding opportunities, information about our grant programs and other initiatives, links to resources to assist new nonprofits, and details on relevant events in your area.

Be sure to sign up for our eAnnouncements by
clicking here for funding and training updates as well as other news relevant to your service.

  

GOFBCI Grant Programs

Feed Ohio: Summer Food Service Program Support Grant. To view the announcement click here.

Together Ohio Family Support Fund RFGA released. To view the announcement click here.

To learn more about the programs we are currently operating click here.

  

Social Entrepreneurship Initiative

GOFBCI and ODOD Launch the Ohio Social Entrepreneurship Initiative. Click here to learn more.

  

The Ohio Anti-Poverty Task Force

Learn more about the Ohio Anti-Poverty Task Force's recommendations to Governor Ted Strickland.

  

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