New grant cycle: apply for grants by January 15th

PHOTO: The St. Marys Public Library received a $5,000 grant in 2024 from the Harrison & Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund to assist with a series of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) events and programming for both young adults and their parents.

ECCF grants available, apply by January 15

The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting applications through January 15 for thousands of dollars in grants currently available to 501c3 organizations during their open grant cycle.

Organizations may currently submit applications for grant funding from the Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund, the newly named Elk County Community Fund, formerly known as the Elk County Development Fund, or the Elk County Society for Special Services Fund.

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.

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 Society for Special Services Fund awards grants to nonprofit agencies that provide services for the purpose of enhancing Pre-K education.

To apply for a grant, go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org. A link to each of the funds under Open Grants will connect you with our new online application process. Please call our office at 814-834-2125 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 collaborates with donors to achieve their philanthropic goals.