Central Ohio 501(c)(3) charities that serve veterans, active military, first responders and their families can apply any time on Qfm96's website for Red, White & Q Fund cash grants, awarded each November at the station's radiothon ($31,000 to 8 groups in 2025).
Qfm96 (WLVQ-FM) in Columbus, Ohio, a Saga Communications station, runs the Red, White & Q Fund with The Columbus Foundation to give grants to Central Ohio 501(c)(3) charities serving veterans, active military, first responders and their families. Grants are presented each November during the station's on-air Red, White & Q Radiothon; in 2025 the fund awarded $31,000 to eight charities. Organizations apply through an online grant application form on the station's website.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Must be a 501(c)(3) organization
Must be located in the Central Ohio area
Must benefit veterans, active military, first responders, and their families
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