CFFC News

CFFC Receives Re-accreditation

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) recently received re-accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community...

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Philanthropy in Action: The Strawberry Patch Fund

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) recently awarded seven charities a total of $41,400. In 2020, the Strawberry Patch Fund was created through an estate gift. This Donor Designated Fund will support the following charities in perpetuity: Crime Victims’...

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COVID-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG)

The Covid-19 Arts Working Group (CAWG), a collaboration of 15 foundations and a private donor in the Pittsburgh metro area, announced the Arts I Equity I Reimagined Fund, in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s...

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CFFC Opens Fall Grant Applications

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is now accepting applications for the fall grant cycle. All grant applications have a deadline of September 30, 2021. Please visit the “Grants” tab at www.cffayettepa.org to learn more and apply. The Arthur and...

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Fayette Gives 2021 Kickoff Webinar for Charities

Register for the Fayette Gives 2021 Kickoff Webinar for Charities on July 12, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn what Fayette Gives is, how it works, and how your charity can take advantage of this opportunity. CFFC is hosting this webinar for charities that are...

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CFFC Announces 2021-2022 Scholarship Awards

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) will award over $160,000 in post-secondary scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year. Congratulations to the selected students! Watch the scholarship award slideshow here!  (also posted on our Facebook page)...

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CFFC Awards Over $22,000 in Spring 2021 Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) awarded over $22,000 in Spring 2021 grants to nonprofits that address a variety of causes in Fayette County. Building a Stronger Fayette General Grantmaking awards support Arts and Culture, Education, Community and...

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