Fall 2017 Grant Applications Now Available

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Foundation’s upcoming grant cycle.

Eligible organizations must be non-profit (recognized under Section 501 (c)(3) or equivalent, of the I.R.S. Code), tax-exempt, and located in Fayette County, PA. The Foundation also considers the grant requests of organizations from other areas whose purposes and programs benefit Fayette County.

The Community of Foundation of Fayette County’s General Grant-Making Fund gives priority to programs in the following areas:  Arts and Culture, Education, Community Development, and Health and Human Services.

Requests of up to $5,000 will be accepted.  If the organization receives a grant, a grant report is required within six (6) months of receiving the award.

Chevron Community Fund Announces Grants

American Heart Association ($3,500): CPR Anytime – Albert Gallatin 7th graders

 Brownsville Public Library ($440): Makedo Cardboard Construction Kits

City Mission ($3,500): Promise House Operating Expenses

 Coalition for a Brighter Greene ($5,000): Botvin Drug Awareness & Prevention Program

Connellsville Community Ministries ($1,000):  Farmer’s Market Food Voucher Program

East End United Community Center ($1,500): Wilderness Leadership Series

Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium/State Theater ($7,500): Summer Community Productions of Annie & Chicago

Make-A-Wish Foundation ($2,000): Wishmakers – Fayette County

TGCH, Washington Health System – Greene ($5,000): Emergency Room Improvements

Uniontown Property Development Corp. ($5,000): LED Lighting for Storey Square & Fountain Park in Uniontown

Waynesburg University ($5,000): Summer STEAM Camp

Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients

Many thanks to our Donors.  Your generosity has enabled the Community Foundation of  Fayette County to award nearly $200,000 in scholarships.

This article appeared in the Herald Standard today.

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of local students, by creating a Scholarship Fund, please contact Clara Pascoe, Executive Director, or Renee Couser, Director of Donor Relations at 724-437-8600.