CFFC News

Educate Fayette Scholarship Fund

The foundation created the Educate Fayette Scholarship Fund to award scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Donors who wish to support post-secondary students can contribute to this fund, as an alternative to creating a named scholarship fund. Donors will...

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Fayette Gives 2023 Sponsorships

Fayette Gives is a "day of giving" to support local charities and engage the community in philanthropy. This year's Fayette Gives is on November 9, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at www.fayettegives.org. You can help make this fundraising marathon a success! Download the...

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Gala of Giving: Tickets & Sponsorship

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is hosting the second Gala of Giving – Catalyst for Change on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. The event’s mission is to strengthen Fayette County through financial support of initiatives and...

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Meet our 2023 Board of Directors

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is led by a board of directors, consisting of community members who volunteer their service and support. We thank these board members for their dedication to our mission: to help define charitable needs, connect donors...

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Announcing CFFC Post-Secondary Scholarship Applications

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) offers nearly fifty scholarship opportunities for individuals pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarship applications are now available for the 2023-2024 school year through CFFC’s online scholarship software,...

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Apply for CFFC’s Spring 2023 Grants

The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is now accepting applications for their spring 2023 grant cycle. Nonprofits can request funding from five charitable funds, based on specific criteria and funding categories. All applications are completed through...

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ACH Transfers for Grant Awards

Starting in 2023, the Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) is awarding grants electronically through ACH transfers instead of printed checks. This will expedite your grant award process and send the grant directly to your organization’s bank account. Please...

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Fayette Gives 2022 Raises $581,589 for Fayette County Charities

Over 1,000 individuals and businesses donated to Fayette County charities during the third annual Fayette Gives. During this “day of giving”, everyone has the opportunity to be a philanthropist by donating to support local causes. The Community Foundation of Fayette...

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CFFC Awards $35,000+ in Fall Grants

CFFC has awarded $35,302 in fall grants. Awards range from $500 to over $7,000. “These funding opportunities were created by generous donors who want to give back to the community, and we’re happy to support such diverse projects,” said Renee M. Couser, CFFC Executive...

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