Photo: In 2024, the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund at the Elk County Community Foundation awarded a $5,000 STEAM grant to the St. Marys Public Library. One of the many interesting programs funded by this grant was their Dissection Camp for young scientists. A new granting cycle is now open for qualified organizations with an application deadline of July 15.

Apply until July 15 for grants from two Elk County Community Foundation Funds

Grant opportunities are currently available from two of the open grant funds held at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF). The deadline for applying for this round of grants is July 15, 2025. Grants are awarded through an open, competitive grant process open to any 501c3 organization, school, municipality, or organized religion for qualifying projects that serve the general public.

The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund and the Elk County Development Fund welcome grant applications for worthy projects that provide services for the residents of our communities. Their goal is to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in Elk County.

Applicants can access information on the funds, instructions on how to apply, and the grant application on the Elk County Community Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. If you have questions about the application process, whether or not your organization qualifies, or would like to speak to someone about your project, please call the Foundation office at 814-834-2125.

The Elk County Community Foundation provides administrative and investment management services that make it easy for donors to accomplish their charitable wishes, while improving the quality of life in our communities. The Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies is the parent company of the Elk County Community Foundation and the McKean County Community Foundation.