ECCF’s Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund awards $31,960 in grants
Community Foundation’s Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund awards $31,960 in grants
The Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund, under the management of the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF), recently awarded $31,960 in grants to eight non-profit organizations. The Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund (RBCF), an endowed fund, was established from a gift received from the estate of Sara-Jane Stackpole. 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.
An advisory committee made up of Ridgway community leaders and residents is appointed by the Board of Directors of ECCF to review grant applications and distribute grants each year. This is the 16th year of distributions for the RBCF. With the awarding of the 2022 grants they will have given nearly $291,000 back to organizations that serve the Ridgway residents.
The following are the list of grantees for 2022:
The Elk County Community Foundation encourages local residents and businesses to consider making a tax-deductible donation to help grow this community-oriented fund and increase the granting dollars available each year. Donations to the Ridgway Charitable Fund can be sent in care of the Elk County Community Foundation at PO Box 934 in St. Marys. For more information, visit the Community Foundation’s website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org or contact ECCF at 834-2125. ECCF is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.
ECCF grants for Pre-K programs available – application deadline is January 15
Grants for Pre-K programs available at ECCF
Grants for Pre-K programs available at ECCF
The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting grant applications through January 15 from non-profit organizations and schools that provide educational services for the Pre-K community. The grants are available from the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund (ECSSS).
The ECCSS fund was established to assist any nonprofit agency that provides services for the purposes of providing Pre-K education. The purpose of the grant should be to improve programs that are already established or to develop new programs. This fund will not cover direct operating expenses of an agency, rather it hopes to enhance an organization’s programs.
Some of the Elk County Society for Special Services grant awards from past grant cycles were a $2,000 grant to the Johnsonburg Pre K for a new curriculum, and a $3,000 grant to Cen Clear for their Behavioral Interventions and Support Program, $2,000 to St. Leo School for program supplies and equipment, and $1,000 to the Ridgway YMCA for IPads.
For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Contact our office at 834-2125 with any questions. The Elk County Community Foundation is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals.
ECCF grants available – application deadline is January 15
ECCF open grant applications are due January 15
| PHOTO: In 2022, the Ridgway YMCA received a $5,000 grant from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund for renovations and a new roof for their pavilion. |
The Elk County Community Foundation is accepting applications through January 15 for thousands of dollars in grants currently available to 501c3 organizations during their open grant cycle.
Organizations may submit applications for grant funding from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund or the Elk County Development Fund. Each of these funds welcome applications that directly benefit the residents of Elk County.
The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund is an open grant that supports 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 our local area.
The Elk County Development Fund supports community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to sustain themselves.
For instructions on how to apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. Please call our office at 834-2125 with any questions. ECCF, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies, is a non-profit organization that strives to strengthen our region through development, stewardship and grant making as it works with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.
Apply for October 15 for additional grants at Community Foundation
Apply by October 15 for additional grants at Community Foundation
St. Marys, PA: The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) has added an additional grant cycle for funds remaining from the Elk County Development Fund for the current granting year. Grant applications for this fund as well as the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund are due on October 15. These funds are open grants that support worthy projects that provide services for area residents. Their goal is to support causes and projects that improve the quality of life in our communities.
Grants are open to 501c3 organizations, municipalities, and faith-based organizations through the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund and the Elk County Development Fund. More information on the funds, instructions on how to apply, and grant applications can be found on the ECCF website.
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 the 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.
