CFFC
Community Foundation
of Fayette County
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to build a stronger Fayette County by inspiring charitable giving, supporting nonprofits, and nurturing positive community impact.
OUR MISSION
The Community Foundation of Fayette County helps define charitable needs, connects donors with causes that matter to them, supports nonprofit organizations, and invests charitable assets to make the community a better place to live.
Building a Stronger Fayette
“Jolt of Excitement” with Drone Coding
photo courtesy of Albert Gallatin Area School District “The Drone Coding Curriculum is tailored for students in grades six through eight and gives students hands-on experiences building, programming, and flying real drones,” explained Jacob Magerko, STEM Teacher at...
Building Up the Carpentry Program
Seniors in the Carpentry program at Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center (CACTC) were recognized on May 8 in a ceremony lead by Nick Farris, the Carpentry instructor. Farris introduced each student, shared their plans for after graduation, and gave...
Connecting the Dots: from Aspiration to Impact
Renee M. Couser (CFFC Executive Director), Scott T. Lee (Foundation for Free Enterprise Education’s Vice President of Marketing & Development), John and Bernadette Ptak with a plaque recognizing the Ptak Family Fund as a “Student Champion” for PFEW John and...
CFFC News:
Gala of Giving 2026 Tickets on Sale
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting sponsorships, program booklet advertisements, auction item donations, and ticket reservations for the fifth annual Gala of Giving ~ Catalyst for Change on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Seven Springs Mountain...
Catalyst for Change Grant: Mandatory 1-Hour Forum & Updated LOI
Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) invites nonprofits to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for up to $100,000 in funding for a Fayette County project. Interested nonprofits must attend a mandatory 1-hour forum to understand the possibilities of the Catalyst...
Nonprofits Can Now Apply for CFFC’s Spring Grant Cycle
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting funding requests for five grant opportunities this spring. Interested nonprofits must apply through CFFC’s online grant portal by March 1 at 5:00 p.m. The Building a Stronger Fayette Fund is the...
$79,000 in CFFC Grants are at Work in Local Schools
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) awarded a total of $79,018 this past fall to support education in Fayette County, and projects are now in motion at each of the six school districts. This funding includes grants from three donor advised funds and two...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
