Grant Applications for Ridgway Charitable Fund due September 15

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Pictured left to right: 2021 Grant Recipients with Paula Fritz Eddy, ECCF Executive Director, center

Grant applications for Ridgway Charitable Fund due September 15

The Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund grant applications are now available, with an application deadline of September 15th. This special fund, held by the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF), was designated by its donor, Sara-Jane Stackpole, to enhance the quality of life for Ridgway Borough residents. The Foundation encourages nonprofit organizations that will serve a particular need of the community to apply.

The Ridgway Charitable Fund’s purpose is to provide financial support to those non-profit organizations whose application reflects a purpose or project that will benefit Ridgway residents. It was Sara-Jane’s wish that the Foundation appoint an Advisory Board of five individuals to represent various groups of people residing in the Borough of Ridgway. Board members from this Advisory Board will review the applications and then make grant recommendations to ECCF’s Board of Directors for their consideration.

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. For a grant application, please visit the ECCF website at https://elkcountyfoundation.org/grants. For additional information contact the ECCF office at 814-834-2125.

Elk County Fairgrounds receives $7,500 grant – more grants available

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Pictured left to right: Jeremy Dorsey, Fair Board President; Laurey Stackpole Turner, Advisory Board of Stackpole Family Fund; Amy Peters, Fair Volunteer; Chris Lynn, Advisory Board of the Stackpole Family Fund; Alyssa Dobson, Fair Volunteer; Jessie Sheasley and Dalton Sheasley of Fairview Paving; Paula Eddy, ECCF Executive Director; Fair Volunteers, Sam Markert, Mick Armstrong, Chuck Hollobaugh, Brandy Hollobaugh

Elk County Fairgrounds receives $7,500 grant; more grants available to non-profits

St. Marys, PA: The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) awarded $7,500 to the Elk County Fairgrounds from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund. This fund is an open grant that supports worthy projects that provide services for the residents of our communities. Applications for the next round of grants from this fund will be accepted through October 15.

The Elk County Fairgrounds received a grant to pave a 431 foot by 12 foot area to improve access and mobility for any persons with disabilities to become ADA compliant. This grant allows them to be able to provide their many entertainment options to the entire community regardless of any limitations an individual may have. The Elk County Fair benefits six thousand people a year at their annual fair. They also rent buildings and grounds for other non-profit fundraisers, weddings, and church gatherings. Their goal is to provide a smooth, paved, safer, surface for all who enter the grounds.

Thousands of dollars in grants are currently available to 501c3 organizations, municipalities, and faith-based organizations through the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund. 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 or visit the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

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.

Kayak for Kids successful fundraiser for Smile for Tyler Fund

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Lisa Mancuso, on right, mother of Tyler Mancuso, presented a check for $8,000 to Dani Schneider of St. Marys Parks and Recreation for park equipment from the Smile for Tyler Fund.

Kayak for Kids successful fundraiser for Smile for Tyler Fund

The Smile for Tyler Fund, a donor advised fund held at the Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF), sponsored its 2nd annual Kayak for Kids event on Sunday June 11. Kayak for Kids is one of the fundraisers that supports the Smile for Tyler Fund. The combined 2021 and 2022 kayak fundraisers have awarded a total of $8,000 to the City of St. Marys Parks and Recreation from the Smile for Tyler Fund.

The Smile for Tyler fund was established at ECCF following Tyler Mancuso’s sudden passing at the age of 25 in 2020. Tyler loved to make people smile. Tyler’s family decided to try and make as many people smile as possible by doing something good for the community in his memory. To date, they have donated to the city to purchase the TruNarc device, raised money to purchase new equipment for Memorial Park, did a Smile for the Holidays, and donated gifts to the local hospitals for pediatric patients.

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.

Local students receive Straub Brewery Scholarships

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The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) recently visited the Straub Brewery Visitor Center to recognize the 2022 scholarship winners from the Straub Brewery Scholarship Fund, held at the Foundation. Straub Brewery has supported local students with this scholarship for seventeen years. These scholarships recognize high school seniors who have displayed outstanding qualities in academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

The Straub crew gathered along with the scholarship recipients for a congratulatory photo. Bill Brock, Straub Brewery President & CEO, in center of photo, congratulated scholarship winners, Jacquelyn Schatz from ECCHS, on his left, and Davan Lion from SMAHS, on his right, on their outstanding accomplishments. Jacquelyn will attend Slippery Rock University for Early Childhood and Special Education. Davan will attend Clarion University for Psychology and Nutrition. Missing from the photo were Holly Anthony from SMAHS, and Alexander Miller from ECCHS. Each were awarded $1,000.

This year over $277,239 will be distributed to deserving students, thanks to the all the donors who have established scholarships funds at ECCF. The Elk County Community Foundation Board extends their gratitude to Straub Brewery for contributing to the future of our community through their educational support. Anyone interested in establishing a scholarship can contact the Foundation at 814-834-2125 or find more information on their website, www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

Multiple grant opportunities now available at Community Foundation

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The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) invites eligible organizations to apply for grants that are now available through the current granting cycle. Grant applications are open for the Elk County Commissioners/ECCF Partnership grants with a deadline of July 1, and the Elk County Development Fund and Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Fund with a deadline of July 15.

The Elk County Commissioners, in partnership with ECCF, will be awarding $100,000 in grants through Elk County’s portion of the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. County-wide 501 (c) 3 non-profit organizations are invited to apply for this second round of grants with a deadline of July 1 for applications. Applications can be found on the Community Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

In addition, thousands of dollars in grants are currently available to 501c3 organizations, municipalities, and faith-based organizations through the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund and the Elk County Development Fund. Applications will be accepted through July 15for each of these funds. More information on the funds, instructions on how to apply, and grant applications can be found on the Elk County Community Foundation website.

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.

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.