by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jul 15, 2019 | CFFC News, Grants
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and the Chevron Community
Fund are now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Grant Cycle. The deadline to
apply for both the CFFC and the Chevron Community Fund grants is September 1st.
The CFFC’s Grantmaking Program gives priority to programs in the following areas:
Arts and Culture, Education, Economic Development and Health and Human
Services. Requests of up to $5,000 will be accepted. Non-profit organizations located
in Fayette County, or those that provide services to Fayette County, are welcome to
apply. In addition, grants from the following funds will be awarded for programs in
these specific areas: Jack and Diane Hughes Family Fund: education and
community gardens ($3,116); Mary and John J. Deprcrymski Memorial Fund:
transportation for the elderly ($654); and the Burchinal Family Endowment: medical
and health care for Fayette County residents ($13,829).
The Chevron Community Fund awards grants to non-profit organizations located in
or serving the residents of Fayette County, Greene County, or areas in and around
Hermine, Smithton, Sewickley Township, South Huntingdon Township and West
Newton located in Westmoreland County. Funding priorities include: STEM
Education, Workforce Development and Basic Human Needs. Other funding areas
may be considered. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered.
The Idea Fund is accepting grant applications, with requests of up to $1,500, from
teachers at St. John the Evangelist Regional Catholic School, Geibel Catholic
Junior-Senior High School, Laurel Highlands School District, and Albert Gallatin
School District. These awards may be used to enhance traditional classroom
learning in any subject, to show creativity in teaching, and to expand the horizons of
the students. Funds may not be used for books, magazines, or field trips.
Applications are due September 30th.
The Arthur and Millicent Gabriel Legacy Fund is accepting grant applications from
schools in the Laurel Highlands School District and the Uniontown Area School
District. The application deadline is October 1st. Any teacher, school counselor, or
administrator is encouraged to apply for reusable items that will enhance the
classrooms. Minimum requests of $500 will be accepted, and a total of up to $20,000
may be awarded to the School Districts.
Visit the Grants page at www.cffayettepa.org for all applications.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jul 10, 2019 | CFFC News
Step Right Up! Celebrate the CFFC’s 20th anniversary with a new event, the Community Foundation Fall Carnival! The event will benefit Fayette County non-profit organizations.
Purchase tickets on the CFFC Home page, and call the CFFC office at 724-437-8600 with any questions!
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 21, 2019 | CFFC News
On June 19, 2019, Renee M. Couse, the CFFC Executive Director, accepted a check for $7,500 from Bob Shark, Fay-Penn Economic Development Council Executive Director, for the Orville and Ruth Eberly Workforce Development Fund. The fund is held at the CFFC, and the CFFC matched the contribution with $2,500. The fund provides financial assistance to Fayette County residents pursuing technical or trade careers at various Fayette County schools. Fay-Penn raised the money in conjunction with its annual fundraising event.
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 17, 2019 | CFFC News, Grants, News Releases
The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) and the Chevron Community Fund are now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Grant Cycle.
The CFFC’s Grantmaking Program gives priority to programs in the following areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Economic Development and Health and Human Services. Requests of up to $5,000 will be accepted. Non-profit organizations located in Fayette County, or those that provide services to Fayette County, are welcome to apply.
The Chevron Community Fund awards grants to non-profit organizations located in or serving the residents of: Fayette County, Greene County, or areas in and around Hermine, Smithton, Sewickley Township, South Huntingdon Township and West Newton located in Westmoreland County. Funding priorities include: STEM Education, Workforce Development and Basic Human Needs. Other funding areas may be considered. Requests of up to $10,000 will be considered.
Visit the Grants page on www.cffayettepa.org to apply. The deadline to apply for both the CFFC and the Chevron Community Fund grants is September 1, 2019 at midnight (end-of-day).
by Community Foundation of Fayette County | Jun 14, 2019 | CFFC News, Grants
The Herald-Standard covered the CFFC’s Spring 2019 Grants Presentation in the June 13, 2019 paper. We are happy to have the word spread about our grantmaking program!
Read the full article here: CFFC and Chevron present $51,000 in spring grants to area non-profits