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
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...
Hands-On Learning: Sustainable Agriculture
All photos courtesy of Laurel Highlands High School Students at Laurel Highlands High School have participated in seed planting, plant maintenance, aquaponics system monitoring, and data collection as part of an aquaponics plant nursery initiative called Sow, Grow,...
2023 Catalyst for Change Grant: the Launch of “ENCORE!”
More than 150 local students performed in the inaugural “ENCORE!” production on May 5, 2024 at the State Theatre. This program is the first of its kind in Fayette County, showcasing musicals from local high schools and bringing select students together for a...
CFFC News:
Apply for Post-Secondary Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year. With the support of the foundation’s scholarship fund creators, fifty-one (51) scholarships are available for individuals pursuing post-secondary...
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...
Contact Us
Community Foundation of Fayette County
250 West Main Street
Uniontown, PA 15401
Phone: 724-437-8600
Fax: 724-438-3856
