UNIONTOWN (December 4, 2013) —— The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is accepting grant applications for the Chevron Community Fund. Applications must be post-marked by January 31, 2014.
Although the Chevron Community Fund is based at the Community Foundation of Fayette County, the Fund has a regional focus, and grant requests are considered from Washington, Westmoreland, Greene and Fayette Counties. Requests of up to $10,000 will be accepted. Funding is focused on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Basic Human Needs, STEM Education, and Workforce Development. Other funding areas may be considered.
Chevron, which holds regional offices in Uniontown, PA and Moon Township, PA, is one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies and a leading producer of Marcellus shale in the Appalachian Basin.
“The Community Foundation is pleased to assist Chevron with this strategic grantmaking program in response to the needs of this region,” said Renee Couser, CFFC Director of Donor Relations.
About CFFC:
The Community Foundation of Fayette County was founded in 1999, to serve the community through philanthropy. The Foundation holds the distinction of national accreditation from the Council on Foundations and was named the Outstanding Foundation in Western Pennsylvania for 2009 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The CFFC is widely recognized as an important regional charitable resource for donors and nonprofit organizations.
About Chevron:
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
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