Apply by September 15 for ECCF’s Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund Grants

PHOTO: In 2024, Square One Community, Inc. replaced a railing at their Ridgway House to Home location with a $5,000 grant from the Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund held at the Elk County Community Foundation. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 granting cycle. Deadline to submit is September 15.

Apply by September 15 for ECCF’s Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund grants

The Elk County Community Foundation is accepting applications through September 15 for Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund grants. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to organizations that contribute to the quality of life of the residents of the Borough of Ridgway.

Grants are available to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and churches that benefit the Ridgway area. Awards may be considered for start-up funds, new projects, or to enhance well-established programs. The deadline for submission of a grant application is September 15.

The Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund was established through a gift received from the estate of Sara-Jane Stackpole in 2006. With the awarding of the 2024 grants, the fund has given over $330,000 back to organizations that serve the residents of Ridgway.

For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Please call our office at 814-834-2125 with any questions.